Dogma

What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts?

The famous quote from Rebecca Makkai’s novel The Great Believers comparing naivety to optimism is: [1]

A poignant quote from The Great Believers highlights the difference between naivety and optimism, arguing that true optimists are survivors who have faced adversity.

We have been here before and must rely on our experience and character. Science & Academia: Sometimes used to describe established, accepted theories that eventually face challenge as new discoveries are made.

And there are times I look to my dog.