# Quote — Abraham Cahan, The Rise of David Levinsky

> Your worst pessimist is, after all, an optimist with regard to himself.

- Author: [Abraham Cahan](https://www.leafyquotes.com/abraham-cahan.md)
- Book: [The Rise of David Levinsky](https://www.leafyquotes.com/abraham-cahan/the-rise-of-david-levinsky.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/abraham-cahan/the-rise-of-david-levinsky/your-worst-pessimist

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