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Discover the most inspirational quotes from the Cynic Quotes. Here, you’ll find a diverse collection of motivation, wisdom, love, laughter, or a deeper understanding of life, our curated selection of quotes has something for everyone.
Perfect for fans and those looking for motivation, our collection of Cynic Quotes will inspire and resonate with you. Cynic Quotes

Sydney J Harris

An idealist believes the short run doesn’t count. A cynic believes the long run doesn’t matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run.

– Sydney J Harris

Simon Jordan

If there was a place called Cynic, I would be its mayor, its MP and have keys to the town.

– Simon Jordan

Penn Jillette

People like Bill Maher, who brags about being a cynic, it sickens me. I am the least cynical person I know, and I am very, very skeptical.

– Penn Jillette

Oscar Wilde

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

– Oscar Wilde

Maya Angelou

There is nothing so pitiful as a young cynic because he has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing.

– Maya Angelou

Margot Kidder

I’m an old cynic.

– Margot Kidder

Kevin Costner

I am not a cynic.

– Kevin Costner

Julian Baggini

Progress is more of a challenge for the cynic but also more important and urgent, since for the optimist things aren’t that bad and are bound to get better anyway.

– Julian Baggini

Joyce Brothers

The cynic finds love with the idealist. The rebel with the conformist. The social butterfly with the bookworm. They help each other balance their lives.

– Joyce Brothers

John W Gardner

The cynic says, ‘One man can’t do anything.’ I say, ‘Only one man can do anything.’

– John W Gardner

J Paul Getty

I vehemently deny that I was born a cynic and a pessimist.

– J Paul Getty

Irving Layton

Idealist: a cynic in the making.

– Irving Layton

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