"Qu'est-ce qu'un cynique Un homme qui connaît le prix de tout et la valeur de rien"
— Oscar Wilde
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A cynic is a person who understands how much things cost but doesn't appreciate their true importance. Imagine someone who sees a beautiful painting and only thinks about how expensive it is, without feeling the emotion the artist put into it. This way of thinking misses the deeper meaning and joy that objects or experiences can bring. For example, if you get a gift from a loved one, its real value isn't about the money spent, but about the thought and love behind it. If you only focus on prices, you miss out on the real significance and happiness these experiences can bring. To avoid being a cynic, try to see beyond just cost, and understand and appreciate the deeper worth of things in life.
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