Why Am I So Cynical? Here's a Clue

From Dilbert Season 1 Episode 9 - Y2K

Catbert, the Evil Director of Human Resources: "...Take Ashok here. He has no experience."

Ashok, the Intern: "I am a blank slate."

Catbert: "But what he doesn't realise is that Cynicism is almost the same thing as Experience."

Ashok: "It is?"

Catbert: "Sure. Just try thinking the worst about people, and you'll usually be right."

Ashok: "I feel wiser already!"