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Cynicism Quote by Tom Hanks

“I understand the concept of optimism. But I think with me what you get is a lack of cynicism.” quote by Tom Hanks — Download Open image

“I understand the concept of optimism. But I think with me what you get is a lack of cynicism.”

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