So what is the difference between a pessimist and an optimist?
A pessimist is someone who takes a coat with them even when the weather is glorious and the forecast is great, thinking that with their luck it's bound to rain. After all it always happens to them.
If it rains they'll be miserable knowing that whatever they do, bad things always happen to them. If it's sunny and warm they'll be miserable because they've got this heavy coat to wear, or carry, so they're too hot and not able to enjoy the nice weather.
An optimist isn't someone who goes without a coat even when the weather forecast is bad.
An optimist is someone who takes a light coat with them just in case, thinking it will probably be gorgeous though despite the forecast, but is then equally happy whether it's rainy or sunny.
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