“It might interest you to know that the 1828 Noah Webster Dictionary identifies the optimist in complimentary terms, but says nothing about the pessimist. The word 'pessimist' was not in our vocabulary at that time. It's a modern 'invention' which I believe we should 'dis-invent.'”

American motivational speaker and author of the mid-to-late 20th century, Zig Ziglar was best known for his uplifting approach to personal development and sales motivation. His work emphasized positivity, goal-setting, and the power of attitude, blending practical advice with inspirational storytelling.