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Irony is a disciplinarian feared only by those who do not know it, but cherished by those who do
Irony is a disciplinarian feared only by those who do not know it, but cherished by those who do
Irony is an insult conveyed in the form of a compliment.
Irony is an insult conveyed in the form of a compliment.
Edged tools are dangerous things to handle, and not infrequently do much hurt.
Edged tools are dangerous things to handle, and not infrequently do much hurt.
I refused to attend his funeral. But I wrote a very nice letter explaining that I approved of it.
I refused to attend his funeral. But I wrote a very nice letter explaining that I approved of it.
Satire must not be a kind of superfluous ill will, but ill will from a higher point of view. Ridiculous read more
Satire must not be a kind of superfluous ill will, but ill will from a higher point of view. Ridiculous man, divine God. Or else, hatred against the bogged-down vileness of average man as against the possible heights that humanity might attain.
As regards rap music, I believe that the "c" is silent.
As regards rap music, I believe that the "c" is silent.
Sarcasm: intellect on the offensive
Sarcasm: intellect on the offensive
Irony is jesting behind hidden gravity.
Irony is jesting behind hidden gravity.
Sarcasm: the last refuge of modest and chaste-souled people when the privacy of their soul is coarsely and intrusively invaded.
Sarcasm: the last refuge of modest and chaste-souled people when the privacy of their soul is coarsely and intrusively invaded.