Shimon Peres (1923–2016) Israeli politician, 8th prime minister and 9th president of Israel
As quoted in Serving "60 Years to Life", Newsweek Europe (12 December 2005)
“Be an optimist! It’s the only way to live.”
— Charles Sheffield, book Summertide
Source: The Heritage Universe, Summertide (1990), Chapter 13, “Summertide Minus Ten” (p. 151)
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