...the player who looks least engaged may be the most committed member of the group. A cynic, after all, is a passionate person who does not want to be disappointed again.

Benjamin Zander
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When you are playing a game or participating in an activity, you can be certain that everyone else is also very involved. But the person who looks the least engaged may actually have the most commitment to the activity. A cynic, after all, is a passionate person who does not want to be disappointed again. And while the cynic may seem cynical, they are often driven by passion to succeed in whatever they are doing.

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