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"If you're an optimist you're probably an idiot" has to be one of the most British hypotheses I've ever heard.
by lhh 3y ago
"If you're an optimist you're probably an idiot" has to be one of the most British hypotheses I've ever heard.
- zer00eyz 3y agoVoltaire would like a word without about optimism and stupidity being "British" Joking aside, this whole paper had me thinking about Candide... All is for the best! https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19942 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19942
- __rito__ 3y agoI expected Candide to be not-really-entertaining, but started it for Voltaire's thoughts, opinions, etc. Boy, was I wrong! It was actually funny and entertaining to read, had a great story, too.