Nature itself was under control in the great age of science and optimism.

He could use a little more of his friend's optimism now.

It was a time of optimism, where things really did seem possible.

Jim Press does, too, but his is a different kind of optimism.

"but I have a real sense of optimism the bill will work."

Despite the problems, this was a time of optimism for many.

When he looked up, it wasn't with a great deal of optimism.

It was, until 1968 at least, a time of great optimism.

It has since come back down to just over $40, but even that price shows a lot of optimism.

"Many people in the city have felt a big change, a great sense of optimism," he said.