Genius of Cynicism

“The covers of this book are too far apart.”  ― Ambrose Bierce

“Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn—and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” 
― Dale Carnegie

“Often those that criticise others reveal what he himself lacks.” 
― Shannon L. Alder

“Criticism of others is thus an oblique form of self-commendation. We think we make the picture hang straight on our wall by telling our neighbors that all his pictures are crooked.” 
― Fulton J. Sheen

“But instead of spending our lives running towards our dreams, we are often running away from a fear of failure or a fear of criticism.” 
― Eric Wright

“It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.” 
― Daisaku Ikeda

“People tend to criticize their spouse most loudly in the area where they themselves have the deepest emotional need.” 
― Gary Chapman

“Most people don't grow up. Most people age. They find parking spaces, honor their credit cards, get married, have children, and call that maturity. What that is, is aging.” 
― Maya Angelou

“At 50, everyone has the face he deserves.” 
― George Orwell

“It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone.” 
― Andy Rooney