Cynicism Quote by Jewel Download Open image “Cynicism isn't smarter, it's only safer. There's nothing fluffy about optimism.” — Jewel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Cynicism Fluffy Inspirational Optimism Smarter
I understand the concept of optimism. But I think with me what you get is a lack of cynicism. — Tom Hanks Copy Share Image
Optimism is a political act. Those who benefit from the status quo are perfectly happy for us to think nothing is going to get… — Alex Steffen Copy Share Image
Optimism with some experience behind it is much more energizing than plain old experience with a certain degree of cynicism. — Twyla Tharp Copy Share Image
The only way to do my job without optimism would be as a cynic, and that's not my nature. — Jon Snow Copy Share Image
Cynicism makes you feel smart, I know it, even when you aren't smart. — Richard Ford Copy Share Image
“Cynicism creates a numbness toward life. Cynicism begins with a wry assurance that everyone has an angle. Behind every silver lining is a cloud. The cynic is always observing, critiquing, but never engaging, loving, and hoping. ... To be cynical is to be distant. While offering a false intimacy of being "in the know," cynicism actually destroys intimacy. It leads… — Paul E. Miller Copy Share
It's hard to argue against cynics - they always sound smarter than optimists because they have so much evidence on their side — Molly Ivins Copy Share Image
I want my whole life to be a great work of art, not just my art. And that means paying attention to my entire… — Jewel Copy Share Image
We must never lose sight of the fact that we must take part in the development, not only of ourselves but of all humanity...… — Jewel Copy Share Image
There is always one true thing to believe in…God,Science,Karma or fate...one of this always judge u.So.. try to be good. — Jewel Copy Share Image
Being part of the natural world reminds me that innocence isn't ever lost completely; we just need to maintain our goodness to regain it. — Jewel Copy Share Image
“Spend time in silence. Take time to get to know yourself and your genius in stillness.” — Jewel Copy Share Image
You always feel better when you sing. Music touches people's hearts. You know, it doesn't go through your mental capacity, it just moves you… — Jewel Copy Share Image
I'm a happy mum. I didn't think it was in the cards for me, so I feel very blessed. — Jewel Copy Share Image
Love bravely, live bravely, be courageous, there's really nothing to lose. There's no wrong you can't make right again, so be kinder to yourself,… — Jewel Copy Share Image
I'm trying to be in the moment and really enjoy my pregnancy. I feel really lucky. — Jewel Copy Share Image
Lots of people have gone from public housing to do great things in the world and have a tremendous sense of duty to their… — Jewel Copy Share Image
Scepticism and cynicism about politics is so great that one of the best counters to it is what you can do at a local… — Ed Miliband Copy Share Image
“Wish in one hand, shit in the other, see which one fills up faster.” — Noelle Oxenhandler Copy Share Image
There's a distinct unease about Americans when they are outside the United States. I can't say quite what it is, but they are easily… — Lawrence Osborne Copy Share Image
If you're going to reach for it, reach all the way for it. Albums like 'Purple Rain' and 'Thriller' and those kind of records,… — Dave Sitek Copy Share Image
There have been times when a particularly heavy dose of such cynicism has caused me to reflect that surely this is the age and… — Gordon B. Hinckley Copy Share Image
The larger an English industry was, the more likely it was to go bankrupt, because the English were not naturally corporate people; they disliked… — Paul Theroux Copy Share Image
Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don’t learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a… — Stephen Colbert Copy Share Image
I think growing up in Indiana prepares anyone for a life in comedy. I do feel like there is a certain kind of self-effacing… — Jim Gaffigan Copy Share Image
“That's what I've never been able to get about religion: that charmless combination of altruism and insanity. Give me a cynical, self-interested bastard any… — Mike Carey Copy Share Image
Nothing is more urgent than a serious, dare I say compassionate, debate as to where we are going at home and abroad. Technicians cannot… — Henry A. Kissinger Copy Share Image
What's important is how we use our time on this earth, not how conspicuously we give our money away. What's important is the energy… — Dan Pallotta Copy Share Image
