“Antisthenes was not the first to differ significantly from the Hesiodic assessment of work. Rather, his proposition that ponos is a good rather than an unwelcome punishment was preceded by the emergence of an "industrious optimism" especially after the late fifth century. Optimistic man sets himself above environmental forces and asserts himself in the world as an indomitable force. Rather than accepting a god-given lot, he dares to "take fate by the throat." Rather than plodding the old furrows, he strikes out in a new direction, gives himself new tasks, implements his own plans, accepts his own failures. Some are more driven than others. The most ambitious impose upon themselves the greatest tasks and work incessantly for success. Some terrible restlessness goads these imperialists on, and as they hunt victory relentlessly they stamp down the weak and scoff at talk of justice. What do they want? It is hard to tell, since no success seems to satisfy them. Each triumph inspires new undertakings, each disaster resilient hope. They seem to toil on without end, as if human desire itself were infinite.” PovertyCynicismToilCynicsHesiodAntisthenesIndustrious Optimism Book:The Greek Praise of Poverty: Origins of Ancient Cynicism Source: The Greek Praise of Poverty: Origins of Ancient Cynicism
“This world if full of people who don't have a loving heart. People who are self centered and can't even bring a smile to another person's face. These people have to change themselves before they become cynics. The world needs love and kindness. The indifference of people will not make them heroes of the world! - Avijeet Das” Inspirational QuotesLife QuotesKindnessLife Inspirational MotivationCynics Author:Avijeet Das
“This world is full of people who don't have a loving heart. People who are self-centered and can't even bring a smile to another person's face. These people have to change themselves before they become cynics. The world needs love and kindness. The indifference that a majority of people have will not make these people the heroes of the future!” PeopleWorldLoveKindnessLife Inspirational MotivationCynics Author:Avijeet Das
“And then comes the realization. That although a house was taken from you, you can still build a home in a wine jar.” HomeDiogenesCynicsColombian LiteratureCamilo Garzon Author:Camilo Garzon
“Will any of those men under you ever really understand all this? They're professional cynics, and it's too late for them. Why do you want to go back with them? So you can keep up with the Joneses? To buy a gyro just like the Smith has? To listen to music with your pocketbook instead of your glands?” UnderstandingMusicFeelingCynics Author:Ray Bradbury
“True cynics kill themselves. The rest are posers, trying to use clever sarcasm and snarky remarks to hide insecurity and the fear that if they put themselves out there, they will fail.” LifeLife LessonsFearInsecuritySarcasmCynicalInsecureInsincerityInsincereSnarkSnarkyPosersFakersCynics Book:Never Broken: Songs Are Only Half the Story Source: Never Broken: Songs Are Only Half the Story
“Never surrender your hopes and dreams to the fateful limitations others have placed on their own lives. The vision of your true destiny does not reside within the blinkered outlook of the naysayers and the doom prophets. Judge not by their words, but accept advice based on the evidence of actual results. Do not be surprised should you find a complete absence of anything mystical or miraculous in the manifested reality of those who are so eager to advise you. Friends and family who suffer the lack of abundance, joy, love, fulfillment and prosperity in their own lives really have no business imposing their self-limiting beliefs on your reality experience.” LoveImaginationVisionDestinyFateDreamsAdviceSelf ImprovementIntentionProsperityLaw Of AttractionFulfillmentManifestationSelf MotivationMysticalFamily RelationshipsMiraclesMiraculousAdviseSelf GrowthJoyful LivingFriendshipsBad LuckSelf BeliefLimitationsFulfilmentManifestingFaith In YourselfHopesFulfilling PurposeIntentional LivingFulfilling Your PotentialAbundance CreationHappiness Positive OutlookNaysayersManifest Your BlissSelf Limiting BeliefsSelf DenialReality ExpectationFalse BeliefsHappiness Fulfillment DesireScarcity MentalityCynicsProsperity ConsciousnessSelf LimitationReality CreationAdvise YourselfLack ConsciousnessReality DreamsDoom ProphetsReality TunnelHappiness Choice Author:Anthon St. Maarten
“Some people are in such utter darkness that they will burn you just to see a light. Try not to take it personally.” LightLyingDarkDarknessNegativeBetrayalBullyingToxicCynicalBetrayNegativityCheatBullyHostileViciousHatefulKamandKojouriKamand KojouriPessimisticCorruptNegative PeopleToxic PeopleLiarMaliciousToxicityBurnBulliesCheaterVengefulVindictiveSpitefulCynicsMalevolentPessimists Author:Kamand Kojouri