There's no difference between a pessimist who says, "Oh, it's hopeless, so don't bother doing anything", and an optimist who says, "Don't bother doing anything, it's going to turn out fine anyway". Either way, nothing happens.

About Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938) is an American rock climber, environmentalist, and businessman. His company, Patagonia, sells outdoor products, outerwear, and food. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.