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“I particularly admire are Mark Twain and Jerome K. Jerome who wrote in a certain tone of voice which was humane and understanding of humanity, but always ready to annotate its little foibles. I think I'd lay my cards down on that, and say that it's that that I'm trying to do.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“I particularly admire are Mark Twain and Jerome K. Jerome who wrote in a certain tone of voice which was humane and understanding of humanity, but always ready to annotate its little foibles. I think I'd lay my cards down on that, and say that it's that that I'm trying to do.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Satire, Terry Pratchette, 2005

He admires Twain and Jerome for their humane, witty tone that spots human flaws while staying compassionate, and he aims to emulate that style.

In simple terms: He wants to write with kindness and humor about human quirks.

Key Takeaway

Write with empathy and humor.

Themes

humor compassion observation literary style

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • essay writing
  • fiction
  • blog posts
  • social commentary

Key Concepts

satire humanism voice tone

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can humor reveal truth without mocking?
  • What tone best serves your message?
A Different Perspective

Balancing satire with sincerity can be challenging.

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