The Optimist Pillows

"When I told my dad I can't wait to get out into the real world he just stared at me with the strangest expression."

'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."

That shows business confidence.

The Philosopher Pine, or, The Eternal Optimist.

"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."

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

What the Thinker was thinking: 'I think I can...I think I can...'

"Surgery up here is free!"

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

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

"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."

Six Thinking Hats

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

"I love your optimism."

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

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

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

"What's this for poorer stuff?"

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

"Boy, I hope we never end up like this."

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

Why Do Old Hippies Smile?

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

The Death of the Blues

"The pizza came late and it was cold!"