Hmm, this article starts with building its own straw-man cynic to argue against for the rest of it. I think it is naive to define a cynic as a character whole

Hmm, this article starts with building its own straw-man cynic to argue against for the rest of it. I think it is naive to define a cynic as a character whole (which sounds a lot like nihilism instead). People can be immensely cynical and yet positive, cynical but with a view to do something about it, cynical and miserable. It is not an absolute. A lot of the comments here seem to be attempting to find nice quotes that can then be used for labelling outlooks on life to be attributed to. Complaining is cathartic! I'm off to listen to some Bobby McFerrin while I yell at clouds :)