“Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist”
— George Carlin
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When someone seems very negative or skeptical about everything, it might be because they used to have high hopes and big dreams that didn't work out. Imagine a person who hopes to change the world but finds that many people don't care. Over time, they might stop believing good things can happen because they are tired of feeling let down. This doesn't mean they were always negative; inside, they once believed strongly in something better. For instance, if a person wanted to be a teacher to help kids but faced a lot of unfairness in schools, they might start feeling negative about the whole system. By understanding this, we can try to be kinder and maybe help them see some positivity again.
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