A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. —Harry S. Truman
“A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.”

Harry S. Truman 33rd President of the United States

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