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Category Archives: Cynical
Samuel Goldwyn on Writing
H. L. Mencken on Humanity
“The capacity of human beings to bore one another seems to be vastly greater than that of any other animal.” Continue reading
William James on Philosophy
“There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers.” Continue reading
Edward R. Murrow on TV
“When the politicians complain that TV turns the proceedings into a circus, it should be made clear that the circus was already there, and that TV has merely demonstrated that not all the performers are well trained.” Continue reading
Henry Fielding on Criticism
“Now, in reality, the world have paid too great a compliment to critics, and have imagined them to be men of much greater profundity than they really are.” Continue reading
Ernest Hemingway Cynical Quote
“Never confuse movement with action.” Continue reading
Nancy Astor on Money
“The only thing I like about rich people is their money.” Continue reading
Bertrand Russell on Happiness
“If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years.” Continue reading
Mahatma Gandhi on Work
“Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.” Continue reading
Helen Rowland on Marriage
“One man’s folly is another man’s wife.” Continue reading
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