Pessimism is, in brief, playing the sure game. You cannot lose at it; you may gain. It is the only view of life in which you can never be disappointed. Having reckoned what to do in the worstpossible circumstances, when better arise, as they may, life becomes child's play.
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This quote is just one of 12 total Thomas Hardy quotes in our collection. Thomas Hardy is known for saying 'Pessimism is, in brief, playing the sure game. You cannot lose at it; you may gain. It is the only view of life in which you can never be disappointed. Having reckoned what to do in the worst possible circumstances, when better arise, as they may, life becomes child's play.' as well as some of the following quotes.
It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in a language which is chiefly made by men to express theirs.
Loving is misery for women always. I shall never forgive God for making me a woman and dearly am I beginning to pay for the honour of owning a pretty face.
This quote is just one of 12 total Thomas Hardy quotes in our collection. Thomas Hardy is known for saying 'Pessimism is, in brief, playing the sure game. You cannot lose at it; you may gain. It is the only view of life in which you can never be disappointed. Having reckoned what to do in the worst possible circumstances, when better arise, as they may, life becomes child's play.' as well as some of the following quotes.