ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CYNIC
Via Latin from Greek Kunikos, from kuōn dog.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CYNIC»
The term «cynic» is quite widely used and occupies the
50.083 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «CYNIC»
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cynic.
Remember, beneath every cynic there lies a romantic, and probably an injured one.
The cynic finds love with the idealist. The rebel with the conformist. The social butterfly with the bookworm. They help each other balance their lives.
Why should we strive, with cynic frown, to knock their fairy castles down?
I vehemently deny that I was born a cynic and a pessimist.
An idealist believes the short run doesn't count. A cynic believes the long run doesn't matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run.
It takes a clever man to turn cynic and a wise man to be clever enough not to.
I'm a cynic about corporate democracy and boards.
Idealist: a cynic in the making.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CYNIC»
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cynic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cynic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A
Cynic's Guide to a Rich and Full Life
Rising prize-winning comedian DiGiorgio gives advice on how to be more self-centred, cynical an, most importantly, how to have a good time.
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3
The
Cynic Enlightenment: Diogenes in the Salon
This book explores modernity's debt to Cynicism by examining the works of thinkers who turned to the ancient Cynics and dared to imagine an alliance between a socially engaged Enlightenment and the least respectable of early Greek ...
4
How to Be Happy, Dammit: A
Cynic's Guide to Spiritual Happiness
This book tells it like it is, exploring the ups and downs of life in a straightforward, thought-provoking, and humorous way. HOW TO BE HAPPY, DAMMIT is the self-help book for people who don't buy self-help books.
5
The Cynics: The
Cynic Movement in Antiquity and Its Legacy
This collection of essays--the first of its kind in English--brings together the work of an international group of scholars examining the entire tradition associated with the ancient Cynics.
Robert Bracht Branham, Marie-Odile Goulet-Cazé, 1996
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The
Cynic Philosophers: from Diogenes to Julian
This edition also includes notes on the text, chronology, glossary and suggested further reading. Translated, edited and with an introduction by Robert Dobbin
Lucian,, Diogenes of Sinope, Julian, 2012
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A
Cynic's Guide to Love
For All Love-Scorned Skeptics Feeling
8
160 Degrees of Deviation: The Case for the Corporate
Cynic
The good intentions of corporate management are frequently undermined by 160 Degree Deviators with personal agendas who cause morale to suffer and frustration to set in.
9
Leaves from the Note Book of a Tamed
Cynic
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Isaac Lopes is a cynical, secretive, intelligent, teenager with scathing wit and a sacrilegious view of the world around him.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CYNIC»
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cynic is used in the context of the following news items.
Don't let this annuity horror story happen to you
(A cynic might argue that from Sam's point of view there was only one reason these people should get their money out of the 401(k) plan — so ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
Bill Murray Helped the Cleaning Crew after Fare Thee Well
Not to be a cynic, but some details would help. By Paco - 07/08/15. ground score. By TN Jan - 07/08/15. Articles like these are so frustrating, the ... «Relix, Jul 15»
Former Nailsea pupil performing at the peak of West End theatre
The panel wanted Jo to try a few different approaches to the part of the musical's drink- loving cynic Grantaire. "They said 'make him more ... «Bristol Post, Jul 15»
"Letter To My Son" Is A Must&Read For Parents Talking To Kids …
I am not a cynic. I love you, and I love the world, and I love it more with every new inch I discover. But you are a black boy, and you must be ... «Fast Company, Jul 15»
WWE RAW: John Cena Believes Cesaro Is Underutilized In Post …
Not even the biggest cynic of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) can deny that John Cena was genuine in his praise for recent opponent ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
Movie clock: 'Minions,' 'Self/less,' 'The Gallows'
... (PG-13) not reviewed: With the Vietnam War raging in 1969, two young fathers report for duty: a man of great faith and a doubtful cynic. «Florida Today, Jul 15»
The Best Job Ever? What Life Is Like As An EFF Activist
It's hard to be a cynic when you can objectively measure your impact on the world. I bring this up because we're searching for a new activist to ... «EFF, Jul 15»
Severance tax would hurt Pa.'s natural-gas industry
If I were a cynic, I would worry that callilng for the use of the severance tax to fund schools without addressing the pension crisis is a sop to the ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
Why George Osborne's first solo budget isn't quite the fresh start he'd …
The first Conservative budget was certainly not short of talking-points – a cynic might even say it included enough eye-catching and ... «The Conversation UK, Jul 15»
A shameful record
A cynic might conclude that only after there were no more dollars or votes connected to the issue, Harper's government bowed to the inevitable. «Guelph Mercury, Jul 15»
