No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cynicism often starts as a shield but can grow into a habit that consumes your perspective.
- In plain terms
- Being cynical might protect you, but it can get out of hand.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch out when your defenses become your default setting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did your cynicism start?
- What are you trying to protect?
Another view
Some people use cynicism as a valid critique of a flawed system.
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