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Posted by Dawnrazor (A) on October 9, 2011 at 11:29:57

In Reply to: RE: Not bothering posted by John Atkinson on October 6, 2011 at 13:16:53

Hi John,

I believe this is actually the case. The cynic is saying "If I were in your situation, I wouldn't be able to stay honest so I must assume that neither can you."

Just the opposite. A cynic becomes cynical because of their honesty and constant experience that the rest of the world lacks it. So it is something more like "I have been disappointed frequently before by virtuous talk so why should this time be any different?"

Look at the first definition in the link below and it will become clear how the modern use of the term "cynic" probably arose.

• http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cynic   (Open in New Window)

• RE: Not bothering - Mike Mc 13:30:05 10/9/11 (2)
  • RE: Not bothering - Dawnrazor 08:22:54 10/10/11 (1)
    • RE: Not bothering - Mike Mc 13:14:27 10/10/11 (0)

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