A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin. H. L. Mencken (attrib.) Cynicism You May Also Like Nothing kills hope faster than cynicism. By Anonymous Cynicism, Hope, Wise Cynicism is the intellectual cripple’s substitute for intelligence. It is the dishonest businessman’s substitute for conscience. It is the communicator’s substitute, whether he is advertising man or editor or writer, for self-respect. By Russell Lynes Cynicism [A cynic is] a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. By Oscar Wilde Cynicism, Wise We can destroy ourselves by cynicism and delusion, just as effectively as bombs. By Kenneth Clark Cynicism, Delusion The cynic is one who never sees a good quality in a man and never fails to see a bad one. By Henry Ward Beecher Cynicism No matter how cynical you become, it’s never enough to keep up. By Lily Tomlin Cynicism
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