Quotes: Cynicism

My level of cynicism about the reasons that took us to war against Iraq remain just as well-developed as they were before I went.

Cynicism is humor in ill health.

Anything that has cynicism to it and that’s jaded is smutty.

This isn’t really a convention, This is really an infomercial. And every night we’ll have a different infomercial and people view it with a certain level of cynicism.

Most cynics are really crushed romantics: they’ve been hurt, they’re sensitive, and their cynicism is a shell that’s protecting this tiny, dear part in them that’s still alive.

Optimism with some experience behind it is much more energizing than plain old experience with a certain degree of cynicism.

The nature of journalism has been the enemy of idealism and the source of cynicism among American reporters and editors throughout our history.

Reforming public education, cutting property taxes, fixing adult and child protective services and funding our budget can all occur when Democrats and Republicans engage in consensus and cooperation – not cynicism and combat.

I think we too often make choices based on the safety of cynicism, and what we’re lead to is a life not fully lived. Cynicism is fear, and it’s worse than fear – it’s active disengagement.

Nevertheless, I resist cynicism and continue to believe in the possibilities for genuine democracy.