Future Optimist Pillows

"Oh I don't think it's as bad as all that. In fact, I think we're in the golden age of something which we won't even realize it's the golden age of until many years from now."

"Don't worry, all the politicians are promising that we have a bright future ahead of us..."

"The side effects of this experimental medication are; happiness, improved eye sight and increased strength. . . Oh well, back to the drawing board."

'Past performance is not an indication of future results.'

'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'

"I figure if I was still employed, I wouldn’t get to spend all this time with you!"

"Fred's calculating what future natural catastrophes he can ignore based on his probably life span."

The Philosopher Pine, or, The Eternal Optimist.

"Well, look at the bright side, Timmy — you're 100 percent wrong."

"Alright! Whoa! Yes! More boiled food!"

"Of course this'll be a great year. The data, sales projections, customer surveys, and my mom all think so."

'Oh for heaven's sake, you're a cow. Just eat grass and be happy.'

"Surgery up here is free!"

"I feel like that I've been given a unique oppurtunity to speak out on issues."

"Will you listen to the same three anecdotes until one of you dies?"

Economic Outlook Conference - 'Remember the seating is optimist, pessimist, optimist,...'

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

Optimist

"You're new here ... it's customary on dismal Monday mornings to be miserable."

"Who's a good boy? You're a good boy."

Six Thinking Hats

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

'I tried being pessimistic. I was terrible at it.'

"What's this for poorer stuff?"

"The good news is...you've one less window to wash."

Why Do Old Hippies Smile?

"The pizza came late and it was cold!"

The Death of the Blues

"Still, you've got to admit our being swallowed by a fish has its humorous aspects!"

"Well, there's nowhere to go but up."

"You might ask, 'Can two people who love each other find happiness in an era of skyrocketing deficits?' I think they can."

'When my business turned into a lemon, I made lemonade....but that also failed when nobody liked its taste'

'Jane, cancel all my appointments for the rest of the week.'

I have to get the Positive Thinker...