Cynics Quotes

68 Cynics quotes by 57 unique authors

Cynics always say no. Saying yes leads to knowledge. So for as long as you have the strength to, say yes. — Stephen Colbert
Remember, you cannot be both young and wise. Young people who pretend to be wise to the ways of the world are mostly cynics. — Stephen Colbert
Don't let the doom criers and the cynics persuade you that the best is past. — Ronald Reagan
Things of the spirit are what count: brotherhood – in a day when there is too much hatred at home and abroad; cheerfulness – in… — E. Urner Goodman
I do like dating cynics - they tend to be incredibly funny. — Chris Pine
The cynics in life are the people who are always trying to do things for people who don't want things done for them. — Marianne Moore
It's the cynics who never get married. — Jay McInerney
I think we have to believe we are here for some purpose, and I know there are many cynics who will deny it, but they… — Joshua Lederberg
Cynics will say there are no good people out there. And if you read the papers and watch TV news you could be convinced of… — Jan Karon
If there's one thing that makes me cynical, it's optimists. They are just far too cynical about cynicism. If only they could see that cynics… — Julian Baggini
Go to inspirational meetings, get to know men and women who are doing inspiring things. Above all, run as hard as you can from the… — Norman Vincent Peale
Doubters do not achieve; skeptics do not contribute; cynics do not create. — Calvin Coolidge
Modern cynics and skeptics... see no harm in paying those to whom they entrust the minds of their children a smaller wage than is paid… — John F. Kennedy
The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there… — H. L. Mencken
The cynics are right nine times out of ten. — H. L. Mencken
Cynics regarded everybody as equally corrupt... Idealists regarded everybody as equally corrupt, except themselves. — Robert Anton Wilson
The cynics are correct the sense of freewill is only that feeling which we have when we take the necessitated option that most appeals to… — Will Self
That said, deciding to avoid other people does not necessarily equate with having no desire whatsoever for company; it may simply reflect a dissatisfaction with… — Alain de Botton
Remember, you cannot be both young and wise. Young people who pretend to be wise to the ways of the world are mostly just cynics.… — Stephen Colbert
We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the… — Barack Obama
What I am suggesting is that each of us turn from the negativism that permeates our society and look for the remarkable good among those… — Gordon B. Hinckley
Cynics are simply thwarted romantics. — William Goldman
You're such a cynic," Molly said. "I think cynics are playful and cute. — Jim Butcher
He'd always had that fearless optimism that made cynics like me squirm. I wondered if it was enough for both of us. I would never… — Sarah Dessen
I am a personal optimist but a skeptic about all else. What may sound to some like anger is really nothing more than sympathetic contempt.… — George Carlin

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