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Don't ever become a pessimist... a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events.
Robert A. Heinlein
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"Don't ever become a pessimist... a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events."
— Robert A. Heinlein

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Don't ever become a pessimist... a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events. — Robert A. Heinlein

About Robert A. Heinlein

Robert A. Heinlein was a Writer from United States (1907–1988).

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This quote is attributed to Robert A. Heinlein, a Writer from United States.
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Robert A. Heinlein lived from 1907 – 1988.