Quote by William Goldman

Cynics are simply thwarted romantics.

Cynics are simply thwarted romantics.

Summary

This quote suggests that cynicism is often a result of disappointment or frustration experienced by individuals who were once idealistic or hopeful in their romantic pursuits. It implies that cynics are individuals who have had their optimism damaged or crushed, causing them to adopt a more skeptical and negative outlook on life. In essence, it implies that cynicism is rooted in a thwarted desire for love, meaning, or fulfillment.

By William Goldman

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