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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.
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.
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
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 takes a clever man to turn cynic and a wise man to be clever enough not to.
It takes a clever man to turn cynic and a wise man to be clever enough not to.
The cynic is one who never sees a good quality in a man, and never fails to see a bad read more
The cynic is one who never sees a good quality in a man, and never fails to see a bad one. He is the human owl, vigilant in darkness and blind to light, mousing for vermin, and never seeing noble game.
Idealism is what precedes experience, cynicism is what follows.
Idealism is what precedes experience, cynicism is what follows.
Idealism is what precedes experience; cynicism is what follows.
Idealism is what precedes experience; cynicism is what follows.
