Quotation by

Aldous Huxley

Cynical realism is the intelligent man's best excuse for doing nothing in an intolerable situation.

Best

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Aldous Huxley is saying that when someone claims to be realistically negative or skeptical, it often serves as a way for them to avoid taking action in a difficult or unfair situation. This attitude allows intelligent people to justify their inaction instead of trying to change what they find unacceptable.

More by this author

All quotes by Aldous Huxley →

More quotes about Best

See all →

Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.

I've found the best way is to not be scared of the attention but to be grateful for it and open to it. It makes my days better rather than being annoyed that people want my attention.

What I love best in life is new starts.

Recruitment and retention are critical to sustain our Armed Forces with the best men and women willing to stand in the gap and make huge sacrifices to ensure our freedom.

One of the best things for a woman to hear is that she is sexy.

I'm either going to go completely mental, completely bankrupt, or have the best success of my life.