A pessimist is somebody who complains about the noise when opportunity knocks. Auteur: Oscar Wilde Copy Quote More from Oscar Wilde “The tragedy of the poor is that they can afford nothing but self denial.” “Mourn for Ophelia, if you like. Put ashes on your head because Cordelia was str…” “Women love us for our defects. If we have enough of them, they will forgive us …” “A true friend stabs you in the front, not the back.”