| So if French intellectuals are predominantly critical pessimists, miserabilism may in part be the consequence of holding them in such esteem. |
| The image of contempt and miserabilism, which the Medias of the North give to Africa in particular and to the countries of the South in general, discourage their young people to remain in their countries. |
| But perhaps Gwyneth was able to clinch the deal by demonstrating that she had some familiarity with existential miserabilism. |
| If you're a glum dour downbeat killjoy who has nothing to peddle but reheated miserabilism, you will come across as a bitter fool, and no one will be persuaded. |
| Yet miserabilism seems to have a greater hold on the French mind today. I doubt, therefore I amOne reason could be the French appetite for brutal self-criticism. |
| They exposed my miserabilism for the false consciousness it was. |
