optimist
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op·ti·mist
(ŏp'tə-mĭst) 
n.
optimistically op'ti·mis'ti·cal·ly adv.
n.
- One who usually expects a favorable outcome.
- A believer in philosophical optimism.
optimistically op'ti·mis'ti·cal·ly adv.
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A cynical view of the world by Ambrose Bierce
n.
A proponent of the doctrine that black is white.
A pessimist applied to God for relief.
"Ah, you wish me to restore your hope and cheerfulness," said God. "No," replied the petitioner, "I wish you to create something that would justify them."
"The world is all created," said God, "but you have overlooked something -- the mortality of the optimist."
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sign description: The middle finger runs up the center of the chest, followed by both index fingers making a cross infront of the chest.
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Optimist
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An optimist is a person with a positive outlook on life. See Optimism.
Optimist may also refer to:
- A member of Optimist International
- Optimist, a small sailing dinghy sailed by children
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