The Optimist's Creed 


Promise Yourself ... 

To be so strong 
that nothing 
can disturb your peace of mind. 

To talk health, happiness 
and prosperity 
to every person you meet. 

To make all your friends 
feel that there is 
something special about them. 

To look at the sunny side 
of everything. 

To think only of the best, 
to work only for the best 
and expect only the best. 

To be just as enthusiastic 
about the success of others 
as you are about your own. 

To forget the mistakes of the past 
and press on 
to the greater achievements 
of the future. 

To wear a cheerful countenance 
at all times and 
give every living creature you meet 
a smile. 

To give so much time 
to the improvement of yourself 
that you have no time 
to criticize others. 

To be too large for worry, 
too noble for anger, 
too strong for fear, 
and too happy 
to permit the presence of trouble. 


~ Christian D. Larson ~