The knowledge that there is nothing. Everything life appears to be is but a perception. 'morals' and 'facts' are all subjective.
Despite this, the only escape provides little alternative, as that leads to the cessation of all thought. Might as well enjoy it while it lasts :)
Despite this, the only escape provides little alternative, as that leads to the cessation of all thought. Might as well enjoy it while it lasts :)
by pianofortepianoforte April 4, 2009
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by Dr Bunnygirl February 25, 2019
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Optimistic nihilism - “Life’s a pointless game. Nobody’s here for a reason and humanity itself is insignificant. Nothing is meant to be or set in stone. No one has a purpose to their life. It’s kind of comforting and freeing, you know.. really takes a weight off your shoulders” - C
by Saddygirl July 12, 2019
Get the Optimistic Nihilism mug.Somebody who acknowledges the fact that humanity is crap but also believes in its capacity to do good.
--Man I know the world has a lot of shitty people but I still think we can do some good here. I think I'm cynically optimistic.
--If you're that person who wants to cut the next jerk who cuts you in line, but also has genuine faith in humanity, you're cynically optimistic.
--If you're that person who wants to cut the next jerk who cuts you in line, but also has genuine faith in humanity, you're cynically optimistic.
by waderaykabeta August 31, 2017
Get the Cynically Optimistic mug.A term used to describe someone who is optimistic in such situations where a majority of people (or, just one particular person) do not want to hear optimism because it is unwelcome; such as Monday morning in an office enviorment.
This term can also be used outside "the office" to describe someone who just might be too optimistic.
This term can also be used outside "the office" to describe someone who just might be too optimistic.
Person: I hate Monday mornings.
Optimist: Oh, but it's the start of a new week, the beginning of a new day! Isn't it beautiful out?
Person: You're such a Monday Morning Optimist... it's annoying.
Optimist: Oh, but it's the start of a new week, the beginning of a new day! Isn't it beautiful out?
Person: You're such a Monday Morning Optimist... it's annoying.
by Noxilerm June 1, 2007
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2. A person who will continue to believe in something or a positive outcome till the end of time.
2. A person who will continue to believe in something or a positive outcome till the end of time.
by D2012 November 26, 2007
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People who argue that optimistic pessimism - or any kind of pessimism for that matter - is a self fulfilling argument are just naive irrational pseudo-philosophical hippies.
People who argue that optimistic pessimism - or any kind of pessimism for that matter - is a self fulfilling argument are just naive irrational pseudo-philosophical hippies.
by I hate optimists April 25, 2010
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