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- Vlinder Optimism is a matter of attitude “An attitude of continuing to search for a solution, even when it seems quite impossible, often does lead to a solution.”
- WebMD The Laughing Cure; Why a hearty guffaw may really be the best medicine. “Studies show that anger, depression, and pessimism impair the immune response, increase surgical recovery and wound-healing times, and can even contribute to higher death rates.”
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