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The Truth in Cynicism

In Comedy, Fiction
T

Cynicism is an unpleasant way of telling the truth.

David Lodge – Nice Work
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Expecting the Worst

In Comedy, Fiction
E

Pessimism is just a higher form of optimism. If you expect the worst, you can be pleasantly surprised.

David Lodge – Changing Places
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Forced Humor

In Comedy, Fiction
F

A man who voluntarily tries to be funny is a pretty pathetic creature.

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Choosing Not to Read

In Comedy, Fiction
C

One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it.

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Commandments vs Suggestions

In Comedy, Fiction
C

If God had been a liberal, we wouldn’t have had the Ten Commandments – we’d have the Ten Suggestions.

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Leisure and Misery

In Comedy, Fiction
L

The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not.

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