“among a coward's weapons, cynicism is the nastiest of all”
“A wall is a very big weapon. It's one of the nastiest things you can hit someone with.”
“Cynicism is what passes for insight among the mediocre.”
“Cynicism is overrated, and far too easy. In small doses, cynicism--like irony--provides an essential tempering quality. But to wallow in it, and to dismiss things like hope and faith, is cowardly and unoriginal.”
“I suppose the shock of recognition is one of the nastiest shocks of all.”
“Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try. ---in Good Housekeeping”