Ability Quote by George Bernard Shaw

“The genius of cynicism is that it is a voice in your ear it does not usually hang around long enough to be interviewed.…

— Dick Keyes

The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.

— George Bernard Shaw

Cynicism is carnality that thinks its smart.

— Beth Moore

“Cynicism is overrated, and far too easy. In small doses, cynicism--like irony--provides an essential tempering quality. But to wallow in it, and to dismiss…

— Michael Perry

I think cynicism often disguises itself as humour.

— Michka Assayas

“Cynicism is extremely contagious, and the most pious among us cannot long endure its potency. The gullible should be on their guard, however, since…

— Mike Corbett

Cynicism is the intellectual cripple's substitute for intelligence.

— Russell Lynes

There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature.

— Richard Brinsley Sheridan

To be witty is not enough. One must possess sufficient wit to avoid having too much of it.

— Andre Maurois

Cynicism makes you feel smart, I know it, even when you aren't smart.

— Richard Ford

Cynicism: The intellectual cripple's substitute for intelligence.

— Anonymous

“The great drawback of being witty is that you have to keep your eyes fixed on the semi-idiots around you, and absorb their worthless…

— Stendhal