Cynicism Quote by Richard Ford Download Open image “Cynicism makes you feel smart, I know it, even when you aren't smart.” — Richard Ford ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.4 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Cynicism Feels Knows Pessimism Smart
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I started reading literature at 17 or 18, and I felt this extra beat to life. — Richard Ford Copy Share Image
I don't hate children. My wife and I just didn't think we would be good parents, and also by the time we got married… — Richard Ford Copy Share Image
Writing never came naturally and I still have to force my hand to do it. — Richard Ford Copy Share Image
“Conversations with adults other than a person's parents had more of an outcome.” — Richard Ford Copy Share Image
Some people want to be bank presidents. Other people want to rob banks. — Richard Ford Copy Share Image
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