People grow bitter and cynical about life because they can't bend it to their will.

Haven’t you heard of privacy, or were you raised by a tribe of hedonistic Vikings?

The greater part of the truth is always hidden, in regions out of the reach of cynicism.

Sarcasm is a manifestation of anger, and anger can make you the puppet of your opponents.

Skepticism relieved two terrible diseases that afflicted mankind: anxiety and dogmatism.

You're such an optimist Kane -- that's your problem. You only end up disappointed.

Cynic, n. A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are not as they ought to be.

If something good has lost its way into you, it will make its escape overnight. I know you.

All I have to be thankful for in this world is that I was sitting down when my garter busted.

I think this goes more to the idea of 'relentless irony' than 'divine providence.

…a cynic who was still saddened whenever his jaundiced view of mankind was confirmed...

Cynicism is no more mature than naïveté. You're no more mature, just more burned.

If you're always worried about crushing the ants beneath you... you won't be able to walk.

A true friend is a gift from God. Since God doesn't exist, guess what? Neither do true friends.

Your every ill-thought, secreted hate, cynical and vicious judgment you carry is meant only for you.