Incidence
In 1994 a survey of teenagers in 27 countries noted that those in the wealthier countries, especially in northern Europe, were unusually pessimistic concerning their future and felt less capable than other groups of changing the status quo.
Claim
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. (Sir Winston Churchill).
Counter-claim
There is no limit to how bad things can get.