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December 29, 2004 • Commentator and philosopher Alain de Botton has part three of his series of reflections on the new year. Today, we hear his defense of pessimism.
Everyone, regardless of temperament, has a voice of self-doubt and pessimism waiting for a chance to take control of their internal conversation. When that voice is in control, you're experiencing ...