cynicism, n.All

Cynicism is like gullibility, a symptom of underdeveloped critical faculties.

Cynicism is cheap and easy when it rails at everything... whereas the master of the art accomplishes the formidable task of discrimination.

Cynicism is a result of false hope.

Cynicism is knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing.

Cynicism is a sorry kind of wisdom.

Cynicism is (among the most highly educated youth) the result of a combination of comfort and powerlessness.

Cynicism is humor in ill health.

Cynicism is a parasite of civilization. The cynic lives by denying civilization for the very reason that he is convinced that it will not fail.