Reuters quote of the day, November 1

London, Oct 31 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history.

''A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.'' -- US President Harry Truman. On Nov 1, 1950 two members of a Puerto Rican nationalist movement tried unsuccessfully to assassinate Harry Truman.

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