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Optimism
, subject: Helen Keller's essay on optimism as a practical philosophy of work and progress
The Helen Keller essay David says gave the young Conrad Hilton transformative courage and a durable philosophy of hope.
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About the book
A short 1903 essay organized around optimism within, optimism without, and the practice of optimism.
Why read it
Best if you want the short Keller essay David connects to Conrad Hilton's courage, hope, and lifelong optimistic posture.
Key themes
- Hope as a source of action
- Optimism without easy evidence
Evidence and original sources
This record is supported by 1 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Conrad Hilton: Hilton Hotel Dynasty — David explains that the message of Helen Keller's Optimism was transformative for the young Conrad Hilton and connects the book to Hilton's courage, hope, and lifelong habit of remaining optimistic without obvious reason.
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