[Telepathic Intruder]

I’ve learned there is a thin line between pessimism and realism. Often they are the same things, as far as anyone can tell. What I find pessimistic instead is an unrealistic view of the world, as if the real one isn’t good enough or something.

[MosesKnows]

there is a thin line between pessimism and realism

Agreed.

The pessimist has an advantage over the optimist. The advantage is that the pessimist is nearly always correct and when incorrect it is a pleasant surprise.