Quotes: Cynicism

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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.

Ted Koppel

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Cynicism is humor in ill health.

H. G. Wells

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

Sandra Bernhard

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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.

Susan Estrich

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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.

Jeff Bridges

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

Twyla Tharp

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

Richard Harwood

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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.

Rick Perry

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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.

Ken Burns

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

William Greider

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