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Cynicism See also Pessimism. Antisthenes (444–371 B. C.) Greek philosopher and founder of Cynic school. [Gk. Hist.: NCE, 121] churlish, sarcastic advisor of Timon. [Br. Lit.: Timon of Athens] sarcastic would-be poet and wit. [Br. Lit.: School for Scandal] (1842–1914) acerbic journalist for San Francisco Examiner; nicknamed “Bitter Bierce.” [Am. Lit.: Hart, 77] (412–323 B.C.) frustratedly looked everywhere for an honest man. [Gk. Hist.: Avery, 395] rogue drifter views all his experiences with profound cynicism. [Fr. Lit.: Journey to the End of the Night in Magill I, 453] assured Geronte sister will succumb to his money. [Ital. Opera: Puccini, Manon Lescaut, Westerman, 346] jaded about good graces of women. [Br. Lit.: Troilus and Cressida] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ever subservient to, and helpless in the face of dictates from unscrupulous landlords, they are however, "driven by a discontent that is not altogether blunted by the cynism of the disillusioned nor by the hopelessness of the frustrated. |
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