Quote by Graham Greene

Cynicism is cheap -- you can buy it at any Monoprix store -- it's built into all poor-quality goods.

Cynicism is cheap -- you can buy it at any Monoprix store --

Summary

This quote suggests that cynicism is easy to acquire and is found in everyday, low-quality items. Monoprix, a French retail chain, symbolizes this accessibility. It implies that cynicism is a cheap attitude that can be adopted by anyone without much effort or depth. Furthermore, just as poor-quality goods are not valuable or meaningful, cynicism is portrayed as an unconstructive and unfulfilling mindset.

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