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Cynicism is intellectual treason.
Cynicism is intellectual treason.
It is only the cynicism that is born of success that is penetrating and valid.
It is only the cynicism that is born of success that is penetrating and valid.
It's hard to argue against cynics - they always sound smarter than optimists because they have so much evidence on read more
It's hard to argue against cynics - they always sound smarter than optimists because they have so much evidence on their side
A cynic might suggest as the motto of modern life this simple legend - 'Just as good as the real.'
A cynic might suggest as the motto of modern life this simple legend - 'Just as good as the real.'
Idealism is what precedes experience; cynicism is what follows.
Idealism is what precedes experience; cynicism is what follows.
Cynicism is the intellectual cripple's substitute for intelligence.
Cynicism is the intellectual cripple's substitute for intelligence.
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
A cynic can chill and dishearten with a single word
A cynic can chill and dishearten with a single word