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 We need a few more optimists For places in our fighting lists, The kind of hopeful men who make Real sacrifice for freedom’s sake; The optimist, with purpose strong, Who stands to battle every wrong, Takes off his coat and buckles in The better joys of earth to win! The optimist who worries lest The vile should overthrow the best.

We need a few more optimists, The brave of heart that long resists The force of hate and greed and lust And keeps in God and man his trust, Believing, as he makes his fight, That everything will end all right— Yet through the dreary days and nights Unfalteringly serves and fights, And helps to gain the joys which he Believes are some day sure to be.

We need a few more optimists Of iron hearts and sturdy wrists;