Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. …

Stephen Colbert
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Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don’t learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. ✨ Stephen Colbert Commencement Address. Transcript of remarks to graduating seniors at Knox College, departments.knox.edu. June 2006.
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