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For a happier life, shake off your misplaced optimism
FT ^ | 04/30/09 | Alain de Botton

Posted on 05/02/2009 5:03:38 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster

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To: TigerLikesRooster
Here's a pretty good prayer song that I think addresses this question.
21 posted on 05/02/2009 12:30:44 PM PDT by ckilmer (Phi)
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Always be a pessimist, that way, you’re never disappointed.


22 posted on 05/02/2009 12:32:18 PM PDT by dfwgator (1996 2006 2008 - Good Things Come in Threes)
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To: redgolum
One’s hope gains credibility only when he has fully prepared for the worst.
23 posted on 05/02/2009 8:31:30 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster (LUV DIC -- L,U,V-shaped recession, Depression, Inflation, Collapse)
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