“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

What does it mean?

Believing that things can go well is what makes people start and finish great things. Without hope, nobody even tries.

Key vocabulary

Optimism

the feeling that good things will happen

achievement

something good you succeed in doing

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