Our ancestors couldn't afford to err on the side of optimism when a tiger was about to lunge out of the long grass and eat them for lunch. (momstown.ca)
Erring on the side of optimism, recognizing the gravitas of why love hurts alleviates some of the pain, especially as it's not all imagined. (elitesingles.com)
As a filmmaker, Mr. Spielberg invariably comes down on the side of optimism; here, that hopefulness feels right. (nytimes.com)