The cynics are right nine times out of ten.

Summary

This quote suggests that cynics, who are known for their skepticism and doubt, tend to be accurate in their judgments or predictions about people or situations. It implies that their negative perspective is often justified and that most of the time, they are correct in their assessments. Although it acknowledges that cynicism may not always be accurate, the quote implies that it tends to be more reliable than overly optimistic or naive perspectives.

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