Cynically Quotes

22 quotes by 22 authors

We might make a public moan in the newspapers about the decay of conscience, but in private conversation, no matter what crimes a man may… — Lewis H. Lapham
If the great Government of the United States were a private corporation no bank would take its name on a piece of paper, because it… — Garet Garrett
Just look at my face. Its an extraordinary experience. All of my friends who are grandparents have been saying, just wait, a bit cynically, but… — Blythe Danner
That's probably when I get the most angry at American movies, when they just so cynically manipulate the audience without even trying to give a… — Gene Siskel
There is one very good reason to learn programming, but it has nothing to do with preparing for high-tech careers or with making sure one… — Roger Schank
A lot of times, we're just sold these movies that are really cynically conceived and marketed, and they just want you there opening weekend, before… — Josh Radnor
People who do not know the Bible well have been gulled into thinking it is a good guide to morality. This mistaken view may have… — Richard Dawkins
The dog becomes the repository of those model human properties that we have cynically ceased to find among humans. Where today can we find the… — Marjorie Garber
And what do I mean by the word 'perfection'? That I shall not try to explain but only say, 'Perfection makes me laugh.' Not cynically,… — Susan Sontag
Obasanjo has openly endorsed violence as a means of governance, embraced and empowered individuals whose avowed declarations, confessions and acts are cynically contrary to the… — Wole Soyinka
The European arguments against the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act demonstrate that "some Europeans have never lost faith in appeasement as a way of life. It is… — John Bolton
Cynically but accurately put, Americans oppose public intervention or regulation if it helps others, but favor it if it helps them - take social security,… — Jon Meacham
I do believe that freedom isn't free - but today the corporate and political right wing is trying to cheapen this truly American value. They've… — Richard Trumka
Cynically speaking, one could say that it is true to life to be cynical about it. — Paul Tillich
There is no reason why you should be bored when you can be otherwise. But if you find yourself sitting in the hedgerow with nothing… — Emily Post
Of what is great one must either be silent or speak with greatness. With greatness--that means cynically and with innocence. — Friedrich Nietzsche
Mystics are all a bit funny in the head anyway," the priest added cynically, "which is why the church locks them all up in mental… — Robert Anton Wilson
Why are we worn out? Why do we, who start out so passionate, brave, noble, believing, become totally bankrupt by the age of thirty or… — Anton Chekhov
As you can see, I have memorized this utterly useless piece of information long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget… — Bill Watterson
I confess that altruistic and cynically selfish talk seem to me about equally unreal. With all humility, I think whatsoever thy hand findeth to do,… — Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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