Never be a cynic, even a gentle one. Never help out a sneer, even at the devil. — Vachel Lindsay Copy Share Image
For members who have only ever been in government, the negativity and aggressiveness of the opposition is easy to caricature. — Jason Kenney Copy Share Image
You never want to put yourself in a position where you can bring negativity to yourself or the organization and your teammates. — Mike Budenholzer Copy Share Image
“Cynicism is what happens when skepticism is given too much latitude.” — Chris Brady Copy Share Image
I think no matter what or no matter who you are you're always going to get some type of negativity, whatever that… — Eva Marie Copy Share Image
You are a human being, you do react. If you react to negativity, you also react to positivity. — Jaya Bachchan Copy Share Image
I think our society today, the negativity is at the forefront, so you see all the people that have outrage about this… — Eric Reid Copy Share Image
I have one good characteristic: I'm a pessimist, so I always imagine the worst - always. To me, the future is a… — Krzysztof Kieslowski Copy Share Image
“An optimist is someone who thinks that on planet number five the history of mankind will be less bloody. A pessimist is… — Milan Kundera Copy Share Image
“Man in the struggle for peace, if he is serious about it, if he really knows what it is all about, can… — Charles Malik Copy Share Image
I feel increasingly like age is very irrelevant. Quite often, cynicism is confused with wisdom, and my scorn is confused with a… — Laura Marling Copy Share Image
Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist--while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist! — Lori Greiner Copy Share Image
No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the… — Helen Keller Copy Share Image
“The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned. I’m a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist… — Antonio Gramsci Copy Share Image
Cynicism is more than a pose; it's also a handy time saver. By deflating your companion's enthusiasm, you can cut conversations in… — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
There is an optimism which nobly anticipates the eventual triumph of great moral laws, and there is an optimism which cheerfully tolerates… — Agnes Repplier Copy Share Image
“The problem, David, is your cynicism only runs one direction. If somebody comes on TV and says everything is great and wonderful,… — David Wong Copy Share Image
A politician or political thinker who calls himself a political realist is usually boasting that he sees politics, so to speak, in… — Mary McCarthy Copy Share Image
Cynicism is kind of like folding your arms and stepping back and commenting on things, like the old guys in 'The Muppets,'… — Josh Radnor Copy Share Image
“Here is something for you to write down and remember: facing reality is never pessimistic. Believing the truth, no matter how difficult… — Michael Bunker Copy Share Image
Are there people to aspire to? Can people be strong enough to withstand all of this disillusionment? Maybe the time is right… — Brendan Gleeson Copy Share Image
We have seen too much defeatism, too much pessimism, too much of a negative approach. The answer is simple: if you want… — Margo Jones Copy Share Image
If you expect the worst from a person, you can't ever be disappointed... The pessimist takes a sort of gloomy pleasure in… — Anthony Burgess Copy Share Image
“In those moments of moving through the streets with people who share one's beliefs comes the rare and magical possibility of a… — Rebecca Solnit Copy Share Image
