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Doubt asks why and optimism asks why not.
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The quote contrasts two ways of responding to uncertainty. Doubt asks for reasons before accepting something, while optimism looks for reasons to try despite uncertainty. It presents both questions as useful: one tests whether an idea is sound, and the other keeps possibilities open.
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