Built Quote by Colin Powell

“Cynics build no bridges; they make no discoveries; no gaps are spanned by them. Cynics may pride themselves in being realistic in their approach,…

— Paul L. McKay

“Cynicism is one of the terrible obstacles to progress.”

— Bryant McGill

Cynicism is the last refuge of those who don't want to do the work of creating a better society.

— Robert Reich

Cynicism is a choice. Optimism is a better choice.

— Shonda Rhimes

“Although most people never overcome the habit of berating the world for their difficulties, those who are too weak to make a stand against…

— Max Horkheimer

I don't think you lead by pessimism and cynicism. I think you lead by optimism and enthusiasm and energy.

— Patricia Ireland

Optimism is a choice. Cynicism isn't smarter - it's just safer.

— Jewel

Cynicism is easy. An optimist is a braver cynic.

— Colum McCann

“A cynic is just a pessimist trying to be optomistic.”

— John Walter Scott

Cynicism isn't smarter, it's only safer. There's nothing fluffy about optimism.

— Jewel

Instead of giving in to cynicism and division, let's move forward with the confidence and optimism and unity that define us as a people.

— Barack Obama

A cynic is only a frustrated optimist.

— Anonymous