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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.
Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.
Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.
I have no race prejudice. I think I have no color prejudices or caste prejudices nor creed prejudices. Indeed, I read more
I have no race prejudice. I think I have no color prejudices or caste prejudices nor creed prejudices. Indeed, I know it. I can stand any society. All that I care to know is that a man is a human being -- that is enough for me; he can't be any worse.
A taste for irony has kept more hearts from breaking than a sense of humor for it takes irony to read more
A taste for irony has kept more hearts from breaking than a sense of humor for it takes irony to appreciate the joke which is on oneself.
A play is made by sensing how the forces in life simulate ignorance-you set free the concealed irony, the deadly read more
A play is made by sensing how the forces in life simulate ignorance-you set free the concealed irony, the deadly joke.
"Why does everyone run toward a blood curdling scream?" mumbled the Senior Wrangler. "It is contrary to all sense."
"Why does everyone run toward a blood curdling scream?" mumbled the Senior Wrangler. "It is contrary to all sense."
Sentimental irony is a dog that bays at the moon while pissing on graves.
Sentimental irony is a dog that bays at the moon while pissing on graves.
Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.
Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.