It is not usually our ideas that make us optimistic or pessimistic, but it is our optimism or pessimism of physiological or pathological origin that makes our ideas.

-Unamuno, Miguel de
  TheTragic Sense of Life.

I am reported to be 'pessimistic'about broadcasting† [The] truth is that I have anticipated its complete disappearanceöconfident that the unfortunate people, who must now subdue themselves to'listening-in', will soon find a better pastime for their leisure.

-Wells, H(erbert) G(eorge)
  TheWay theWorld is Going.