Expect a bad outcome; you’ll get one.
Believe in people; put no trust in their consistency.
Most cynicism can be traced back to one source — a harmful person.
Protect against disappointment; cultivate a cheerful pessimism.
To explore the exquisite permutations of cynicism — age.
All’s well; the terminally chipper will cancel out the obstinately miserable.
There is no hope that people will be wise, only that they might be rescued.
Our species will not be restrained, but it may be forgiven.
The convivial cynic is full of faith — in humor.
Cultivate hope; laugh your sass off.
Be leery, but stay cheery.
Modern Thought Proverbs, Aphorisms and Epigrams 