Cynicism: a knowingness that does not know it lacks spiritual stamina –
in other words, a shortage of breath and vision.
Cynics are in need of constant reassurance; first, that their worst doubts about humanity are true and then, of course, that they are not.
Since they make no allowances for happy surprises, cynics are forever being surprised.
Cynics never win, because they insist on defeat.
Cynicism loves Misery's company.
With despair as with night-vision, the eyes soon grow accustomed to the dark.
