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The term '''optimist''' was originally applied to those who adhered to the [[philosophy]] of optimism. This declared that the world was the best of all possible worlds, as it was created by God. Therefore even what appeared bad was actually part of God's perfection. [[Image:Glass-half-full.jpg|thumb|280px]]
The term '''optimist''' was originally applied to those who adhered to the [[philosophy]] of optimism. This declared that the world was the best of all possible worlds, as it was created by God. Therefore, even what appeared bad was actually part of God's perfection. [[Image:Glass-half-full.jpg|thumb|280px]]
The term came to be used as meaning someone who looks for the positive side of a situation and anticipates the most positive outcome of a venture.
The term came to be used as meaning someone who looks for the positive side of a situation and anticipates the most positive outcome of a venture.