The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessim…

William Arthur Ward
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The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall. ✨ William Arthur Ward (1968). Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward
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The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall. ✨ William Arthur Ward (1968). Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward

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