It seems to me that the way to remove people's cynicism is, when asked a straight question, to give a straight answer. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes answer ask cynicism
I find it odd that people take me seriously. Jeremy Paxman findoddpeople Change image and share on social
I've always felt myself to be an outsider. I've always felt awkward. Jeremy Paxman awkwardfelthave Change image and share on social
The English approach to ideas is not to kill them, but to let them die of neglect. Jeremy Paxman approachdieenglish Change image and share on social
To ask questions can become the laziest and wobbliest occupation of a mind, but when you must yourself answer the problem that you have posed, you will meditate your question with care and frame it with precision. James Stephens answercareframe share on social
Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the furthest thing from it. Because cynics don't learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness: a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say 'no.' But saying 'yes' begins things. Saying 'yes' is how things grow. Stephen Colbert afraidbeginblindness share on social