Who said "The basis of optimism is sheer terror."?

This quote is attributed to Lord Henry Wotton.

The basis of optimism is sheer terror. - Lord Henry Wotton

"The basis of optimism is sheer terror."

Lord Henry Wotton Fear

Character in The Picture of Dorian Gray

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"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it."

"I can resist everything except temptation."

"The basis of optimism is sheer terror."

"To define is to limit."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."