Pessimism of the spirit; optimism of the will.
Meaning of the quote
Pessimism of the spirit; optimism of the will. This quote means that while we may feel down or negative about a situation (pessimism of the spirit), we should still have a positive and determined attitude to try our best and keep moving forward (optimism of the will). Even when things seem difficult, we can choose to stay hopeful and keep working hard to overcome challenges.
More quotes from Antonio Gramsci
To tell the truth is revolutionary.
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I turn and turn in my cell like a fly that doesn’t know where to die.
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Pessimism of the spirit; optimism of the will.
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My practicality consists in this, in the knowledge that if you beat your head against the wall it is your head which breaks and not the wall – that is my strength, my only strength.
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I’m a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will.
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The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned.
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