Lionel Trilling's Quote - Probably it is impossible for humor to be ever a revolutionary wea

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Probably it is impossible for humor to be ever a revolutionary wea

Probably it is impossible for humor to be ever a revolutionary weapon. Candide can do little more than generate irony. – Lionel Trilling

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We who are liberal and progressive know that the poor are our equals in every sense except that of being equal to us. – Lionel Trilling

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Immature artists imitate. Mature artists steal. – Lionel Trilling

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We are all ill: but even a universal sickness implies an idea of health. – Lionel Trilling

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Humor is merely tragedy standing on its head with its pants torn. – Irvin S. Cobb

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Any man who has had the job Ive had and didnt have a sense of humor wouldnt still be here. – Harry S. Truman

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Humor that is edgy is never squeaky clean. – Jeff Ross

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Get well cards have become so humorous that if you dont get sick youre missing half the fun. – Flip Wilson

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