It is only the cynicism that is born of success that is penetrating and valid.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the furthest thing from it. Because cynics don't learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness: a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say 'no.' But saying 'yes' begins things. Saying 'yes' is how things grow.
The cure for cynicism is simply to engage honestly.
Cynicism stems from disappointment. Cynical and faithless people were not always like that. They were filled with possibilities and hope as kids. But they tried and perhaps failed.
Cynicism is intellectual dandyism.
Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.
Cynicism is tough. A cynic's point of view is really pitiful. I derive pleasure out of a lot of things in life. As long as I'm fairly healthy, it's hard to stay dismal for very long.
Cynicism is the easiest of all reactions, right? But it's also so disappointing and self-defeating.
Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.
Cynicism is full of naive disappointments.
The worst cynicism: a belief in luck.