Quote by Carolyn Wells

A cynic is a man who looks at the world with a monocle in his mind's eye.

A cynic is a man who looks at the world with a monocle in hi

Summary

This quote suggests that a cynic is someone who sees the world through a narrow and critical perspective. Comparing the cynic's mindset to a monocle, a single-lens eyeglass that allows only a limited field of vision, implies that the cynic focuses on the flaws, negativity, and skepticism rather than taking a well-rounded view of things. It emphasizes the idea that cynics tend to dismiss or overlook the positive aspects of people or situations in favor of highlighting the negative or skeptical aspects.

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Cynicism

By Carolyn Wells

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