“As the ironist does not have the new within his power, it might be asked how he destroys the old, and to… — Søren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
“how can it be that the modern human mind is capable of precise logical analysis, and yet simultaneously permits us to accept… — dan brown Copy Share Image
It is a strange irony to me, in the Charismatic movement, that if you criticize them, if you endeavor to be vigilant… — John MacArthur Copy Share Image
Philosophy is the true home of irony, which might be defined as logical beauty: for wherever men are philosophizing in spoken or… — Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel Copy Share Image
“I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one's self-respect. Decedents of the beautiful women that fought so hard… — Irena Deneva Copy Share Image
You know, there's a real irony in U.S. assistance programs. First of all, I think it's misnamed. We're not so much trying… — Richard Armitage Copy Share Image
Teenagers are extremely funny, and extremely clever and intellectually curious. But they're also willing to ask questions about the meaning of life… — John Green Copy Share Image
“Everyone is going through tough times. The irony in it is that everyone thinks what they're going through is harder than what… — José N. Harris Copy Share Image
Scientists are rarely to be counted among the fun people. Awkward at parties, shy with strangers, deficient in irony - they have… — Fran Lebowitz Copy Share Image
The present is filled with flotsam and irony and chaos and disorder in all arenas, political and sociological. I think we have… — Frank Gehry Copy Share Image
“Soon, she and the rest of them would be ironic much of the time, unable to answer an innocent question without giving… — Meg Wolitzer Copy Share Image
The irony and tragedy is any woman of means can have a safe abortion somewhere in the United States. But women lacking… — Ruth Bader Ginsburg Copy Share Image
In them was not the savage blankness of the reptile species. Instead there was something far worse - burning, unquenchable rage mixed… — Whitley Strieber Copy Share Image
The terrible thing about free soloing difficult routes that are within one's capacity, is the chance that faced with ultimate danger and… — Royal Robbins Copy Share Image
I think the tone of mockery Heller finds is a part of Mann's irony, but only a part - a brilliant further… — Philip Kitcher Copy Share Image
Since you and Crispin are now finished and I have a few hours to kill, how about that shag?” he asked with… — Jeaniene Frost Copy Share Image
“You're screwed, scum, and not in the way you'd like, either. Irony's a bitch, isn't it?" "You wouldn't say that if you… — Nenia Campbell Copy Share Image
Henry Blodget does occasionally have a new idea. If you're making a point about aggregation or the emptiness of modern journalism, he's… — Nick Denton Copy Share Image
“The definition of irony - A Pope who refuses to give law enforcement the names of hundreds (or maybe thousands) of predatory… — Dave Champion Copy Share Image
“I don't want to hurt anyone" Laszlo fiddled with a button on his tux jacket. "Can't we convince the CIA that some… — Kerrelyn Sparks Copy Share Image
Maybe the desert wisdom of the Dakotas can teach us to love anyway, to love what is dying, in the face of… — Kathleen Norris Copy Share Image
“In 1913, when Anthony Patch was twenty-five, two years were already gone since irony, the Holy Ghost of this later day, had,… — F. Scott Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
People are apprehensive about finding 'The Leftovers' funny because it's such a dark circumstance, but I think, really, what the show is… — Emily Meade Copy Share Image
I hope that my ideas attract a lively dialogue, even if my sentences are simple. Simple sentences have always served me well.… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
In my own work, humor is necessary, for the reasons stated above, but also because forbidding your characters silliness, absurdity, irony, and… — Anthony Marra Copy Share Image
“As soon as whatever provisional well of confidence dries up, I will feel like a frightened motherless child. And I will—what? Lessee,… — Maryse Holder Copy Share Image
The irony about selling out is that they only call you a sell-out when your stuff finally sells - I've had products… — Tony Hawk Copy Share Image
“She’d given him her body— surely the least he could do was to listen to her until morning? They were friends. It… — Polly Barton Copy Share Image
Painting allows me to use other portions of my brain pleasurably. Irony plays no part in what or how I paint. I… — James Howard Kunstler Copy Share Image
“The next morning I had Twentieth-Century American Poetry at MCC. This old woman gave a lecture wherein she managed to talk for… — John Green Copy Share Image
Critics who perceive the first level of Mann's irony recognize that the second voice is giving us reasons to be dubious about… — Philip Kitcher Copy Share Image
There's no more delicious irony on the face of the Earth than environmental protesters being led away in plastic handcuffs that have… — Dennis Miller Copy Share Image
“Shouldn't someone give a pep talk or something?' Minho asked... "Go ahead," Newt replied. Minho nodded and faced the crowd. 'Be careful,'… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
One of the major issues that's constantly batted around Hollywood and the media is my industry's responsibility toward the portrayal of violence.… — Taylor Sheridan Copy Share Image
“girls please give your bodies and your lives to the young men who deserve them besides there is no way I would… — Charles Bukowski Copy Share Image
Why is it that the greatest irony of love is letting go when you want to hold on, and holding on when… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It's an irony that growing inequality could mean more money for philanthropy. In the US, quite a few of the ultra-rich have… — Geoff Mulgan Copy Share Image
“The irony didn’t escape her, that after years of reading with fascination about swindlers and cheats caught by the authorities, she should… — Sabrina Jeffries Copy Share Image
Which is a wonderful irony, I have property there. I go back every chance I get. One of the main reasons I… — Sela Ward Copy Share Image
“And the list of traitors?" said Dylan, eying the scroll with an unsavory gleam in his eyes. What did he plan on… — Aimee Carter Copy Share Image
