An illustration of sarcasm
SARCASM: An illustration
SARCASM:- “A sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark; a bitter gibe or taunt.” More contemporary definitions often emphasize the false, mocking praise and verbal irony of sarcasm rather than its malicious or scornful intent. However, the etymology of the word “sarcasm” clearly indicates that wounding was (at least historically) the primary point. The word comes from the late Latin sarcasmus, derived from the Greek sarkasmos (“a sneer, jest, taunt, mockery”) and sarkazein (“to speak bitterly, sneer”–literally, “to strip off the flesh” or “to bite the lips in rage”). – Sarcasm Society
“It’s always darkest before it turns absolutely pitch black.”
– Paul Newman
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“History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.”
– Abba Eban
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“How do you feel about women’s rights? I like either side of them.” – Groucho Marx
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“Sometimes I need what only you can provide: your absence.” – Ashleigh Brilliant
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“I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll be glad to make an exception.” – Groucho Marx
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“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.” – Oscar Wilde
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“Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.” – Mark Twain
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“I believe in luck: how else can you explain the success of those you don’t like?” – Jean Cocteau
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“I find it rather easy to portray a businessman. Being bland, rather cruel and incompetent comes naturally to me.”
– John Cleese
- More sarcastic quotes at www.sarcasmsociety.com
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