"Optimism is the foundation of courage." ― Nicholas M. Butler Topic(s): Politics More From Nicholas M. Butler "America is the best half-educated country in the world." "Necessity does the work of courage." "Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress." More In Politics "The spread of freedom is the best security for the free."― Tony Blair "No science is immune to the infection of politics and the corruption of power."― Jacob Bronowski "You know when someone’s over-flattering you in a way. You smile but you can’t believe it."― Laura Linney