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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

by Soren Kierkegaard Found in: Irony Quotes,
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Irony is an insult conveyed in the form of a compliment.

Irony is an insult conveyed in the form of a compliment.

by Edwin P. Whipple Found in: Irony Quotes,
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Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.

Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Irony Quotes, Wit Quotes,
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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.

by Mark Twain Found in: Irony Quotes,
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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.

by Jessamyn West Found in: Irony Quotes,
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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.

by Arthur Miller Found in: Irony Quotes,
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"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."

by Terry Pratchett Found in: Irony Quotes,
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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.

by Karl Kraus Found in: Irony Quotes,
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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.

by Agnes Repplier Found in: Irony Quotes,
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