The Cynic

I have always connoted the word 'cynic' with something diabolical. But I have now realised the need for us to have some cynics if we are to survive in this cold and cruel world.

 

What has made me turn my thoughts to the cynic is the fact that it is becoming very clear that all human being have an inherent sense of putting one's self first.   Some will say that this is a good thing, the stuff that drives ambitions, but what do you say about the chap who snookers his mate's clients as his when the other chap has called in sick or the best lady who snatches her best friend's groom to be on the eve of the weeding.  

 

If we are truthful to ourselves then we can clearly say that 85% of everything you hear from anybody is a lie.   More so one intended to further the liar's life in some way or the other. 

 

How can you explain an economist lying to a hapless group of illiterate villagers about the benefits of a fake pyramid scheme?   And he does this with no compunction and the villagers with take this as the gospel truth.  Woe unto any who tries to question this guy's assertions.  

 

I few are to believe that everyone means well for us and accept what they tell us or do with so much as a check, then we are setting ourselves up for serious failure.   Guys will run roughshod over you using you as the stairs to get to the upper floor.

 

A little cynicism didn't hurt anyone rather it is good for us all.