Sarcasm I now see to be, in general, the language of the Devil; for which reason I have, long since, as good as renounced it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sarcasm is viewed as a harmful tool associated with evil.
- In plain terms
- I stopped using sarcasm because it feels harmful.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid sarcasm in communication.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is sarcasm ever constructive?
- How does your tone affect others?
Another view
It dismisses satire as a valid social critique.
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