Cynicism quotes

A cynic is not merely one who reads bitter lessons from the past, he is one who is prematurely disappointed in the future.

Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.

Never be a cynic, even a gentle one. Never help out a sneer, even at the devil.

A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.

Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try.

My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.

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

No matter how cynical you get, it is impossible to keep up.

What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.

Cynics regarded everybody as equally corrupt... Idealists regarded everybody as equally corrupt, except themselves.