A superhero is someone who, at some point or in some way, inspires hope or is the enemy of cynicism. Even if… — Mark Waid Copy Share Image
“One simple answer is that there has been a massive rise in the incidence of sanctimony and smugness among the successful that… — Brian Barry Copy Share Image
Do not crush the flowers of wisdom with the hobnail boots of cynicism. — Bill Bailey Copy Share Image
“Only three things are real: God, human folly, and laughter. Since we can do nothing with the first two, we must do… — John Fitzgerald Kennedy Copy Share Image
There's such a cynicism about the phrase 'I laughed all the way to the bank.' It's as though money is what you're… — Artie Shaw Copy Share Image
“In this world, the pursuit of dreams leads to a life so painful and frustrating the mere thought of it is enough… — Wataru Watari Copy Share Image
A cynic is just a man who found out when he was about ten that there wasn't any Santa Claus, and he's… — James Gould Cozzens Copy Share Image
Nothing ever guarantees you anything-that's my rule. My other rule is never believe anything that anyone tells you, and then you'll never… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
I love films that test cynicism and inspire you to do better in your dealings with your family and with strangers. — Jennifer Phang Copy Share Image
“So basically you're sticking around to watch us all fuck up ?" "Yes. It's one of life's few guaranteed constants.” — Iain M. Banks Copy Share Image
About California... "I thought it was an appalling place. Then I went through a period of being amused by it. Now it's… — Alex Kingston Copy Share Image
Young people are cynical about love. Ultimately, cynicism is the great mask of the disappointed and betrayed heart. — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Americans are a very backward people, with all the real virtues of a backward people; the patriarchal simplicity and human dignity of… — Gilbert K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
Scepticism is a necessary and vital part of the journalist's toolkit. But when scepticism becomes cynicism it can close off thought and… — Jeremy Paxman Copy Share Image
People often say that Trump "speaks the truth," right? But I think what really is happening is he's become a symbol of… — Henry Giroux Copy Share Image
Part of me wants a bunch of jocks to go to Comic-Con and call them all dweebs so they can be like,… — Thomas Middleditch Copy Share Image
I think a lot of cynicism has dropped away from my shoulders since I stopped drinking. — Graham Coxon Copy Share Image
The biggest hurdle that our communities have is cynicism - saying it's a done deal, who cares; there's no point to voting.… — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Copy Share Image
I'm going to work with Dan Clowes. After Charlie Kaufman, it's hard to fill up the gap. It's hard to find somebody… — Michel Gondry Copy Share Image
“A loner, by nature, burdens no one with their existence. By avoiding entanglements with others, they cause no harm. We are extremely… — Wataru Watari Copy Share Image
Maybe I am naive, but I don't think talking about the Holocaust with total and complete cynicism is possible for Israeli politicians.… — Timothy D. Snyder Copy Share Image
