Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

The cynic is one who never sees a good quality in a man, and never fails to see a bad one. He is the human owl, vigilant in darkness and blind to light, mousing for vermin, and never seeing noble game.

The cynic is one who never sees a good quality in a man, and

Summary

This quote highlights the mindset of a cynic, someone who always focuses on the negative attributes of people and is unable to recognize any positive qualities. Comparing the cynic to a nocturnal owl, it emphasizes their constant search for flaws and shortcomings while remaining ignorant of the virtues and noble aspects of individuals. The cynic's pessimistic outlook prevents them from nurturing optimism and appreciation for the genuine goodness that may exist in others. They become fixated on finding faults, resembling a predator seeking trivial faults rather than acknowledging the beauty and nobility within humanity.

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Cynicism

By Henry Ward Beecher

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