Andy says: January 2, 2006UnpigeonholedAndy Skelton The true test of a pessimist is his insitence that he’s not a pessimist but a realist. Share this:TwitterPinterestFacebookTumblrLike this:Like Loading... Related
While participating in a luncheon rendez-vous with my parents and a few other relatives, one uncle was asking me about college. “What ever happened to being a brain surgeon?” “Reality.” (He then laughed and questioned my mother, “Why do you always say Brett has no sense of humor?”) My point is this: What makes one a realist? What’s the “true test” you speak of?
While participating in a luncheon rendez-vous with my parents and a few other relatives, one uncle was asking me about college.
“What ever happened to being a brain surgeon?”
“Reality.”
(He then laughed and questioned my mother, “Why do you always say Brett has no sense of humor?”)
My point is this: What makes one a realist? What’s the “true test” you speak of?