I try not to be too optimistic or pessimistic. If you're a pessimist then that's depressing all the time; if you're an… — Nicholas Hoult Copy Share Image
“The cynicism of utter solitude is a calvary relieved by insolence.” — Emil M. Cioran Copy Share Image
He realized at last that the arguments of pessimism were powerless to comfort him — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Refusing to have a child is the highest degree of rebellion, after suicide; one of the best uses of the mind; and… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
Skepticism turns to cynicism, which leads to apathy and despair, which can cause sleeplessness, dry-mouth, and loss of sex drive? — Al Franken Copy Share Image
“Masturbation = Imagination + Activity. Worry = Imagination + Negativity.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
Some people learn from mistakes and don't repeat them, Others try to block the memories and just delete them. But I keep… — Immortal Technique Copy Share Image
Perhaps the biggest myth about cynicism is that it deepens with age. I think what really happens is that experience painfully rips… — Julian Baggini Copy Share Image
“Negativity is simply the devil's language spoken by those who have his perspective." God's language is faith. Nothing is impossible with God… — Robert Morris Copy Share Image
Each of us must work to become a hardheaded realist, or else we risk wasting our time and energy on pursuing impossible… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
Because we have learned to believe negativity is more realistic, it appears more real than any positive voice. — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
It's like in most parts of America, where there was industry and there is no longer; there is cynicism mixed with sarcasm… — Jim Gaffigan Copy Share Image
You have to find some way to not become a cynical or negative person, a person who keeps walking around and opening… — Richard Rohr Copy Share Image
Life is too short to waste on negativity, live your life. Never try to impress your friends. Reach your goals. — Reamogetse Eister Copy Share Image
“Know what an optimist is, Major? A pessimist without much experience.” — Nicholas Proffitt Copy Share Image
“This is not the time to be looking for ways to dismiss a nascent movement against the power of capital, but to… — Naomi Klein Copy Share Image
“Bah, cynics," said Dr. Meescham. "Cynics are people who are afraid to believe.” — Kate DiCamillo Copy Share Image
Man is more himself, man is more manlike, when Joy is the fundamental thing in him, and Grief the superficial. Melancholy should… — Gilbert K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
“If in the midst of negativity you are able to realize “At this moment I am creating suffering for myself” it will… — Eckhart Tolle Copy Share Image
“Keep your negativity to yourself. After watching you poison your own life with your opinions, I would be foolish to let you… — Steve Maraboli Copy Share Image
“Apparently, now and again adults take the time to sit down and contemplate what a disaster their life is. They complain without… — Muriel Barbery Copy Share Image
