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Neither irony nor sarcasm is argument.
Neither irony nor sarcasm is argument.
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.
It is as hard to satirize well a man of distinguished vices, as to praise well a man of distinguished read more
It is as hard to satirize well a man of distinguished vices, as to praise well a man of distinguished virtues.
To "leave a sting within a brother's heart.".
To "leave a sting within a brother's heart.".
What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact.
What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact.
Satire is tragedy plus time. You give it enough time, the public, the reviewers will allow you to satirize it. read more
Satire is tragedy plus time. You give it enough time, the public, the reviewers will allow you to satirize it. Which is rather ridiculous, when you think about it.
As regards rap music, I believe that the "c" is silent.
As regards rap music, I believe that the "c" is silent.
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.
Sarcasm: intellect on the offensive
Sarcasm: intellect on the offensive
