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Cynicism, at its core, is a pervasive distrust in people’s motives, sincerity, or integrity.

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Aug 22, 2024
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Cynicism, at its core, is a pervasive distrust in people’s motives, sincerity, or integrity. It’s the belief that behind every action lies selfishness, deceit, or self-interest. While some level of skepticism is essential to navigate life’s complexities, cynicism can easily tip into a dismissive attitude toward others, particularly in politics.

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rantings is a working man’s philosophy journal built from what I’ve read, observed, and refuse to ignore. It’s opinion rooted in critical thought, exploring culture, politics, and sports to find where character still matters.
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