| But one abiding feeling displayed by all, despite the circumstances, had to be optimism and an admirable acceptance. |
| Invariably over the next couple of weeks there will be bouts of optimism and pessimism in world financial markets. |
| Reaction to the wreck showed an almost demented optimism about the venture. |
| But the optimism rapidly evaporated with his abrupt about-face a few days later. |
| We identify both personal morality and social optimism and justice with the self-control needed for dieting. |
| At times optimism fails and I fall face first into the deep well of despair. |
