And even if you were in some prison, the walls of which let none of the sounds of the world come to your senses — would you not then still have your childhood, that precious, kingly possession, that treasure-house of memories? – Rainer Maria Rilke
Optimism is not inherently a superior way of viewing the world. Certainly doctors will say it might be better for ones physical health to be an optimist. But, morally speaking it may not be appropriate in certain circumstances. – Todd Solondz