Quote by George Orwell

The aim of a joke is not to degrade the human being, but to remind him that he is already degraded

The aim of a joke is not to degrade the human being, but to

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of a joke is not to belittle or demean the individual but to serve as a gentle reminder of the inherent imperfections and vulnerabilities present in humanity. Rather than aiming to degrade someone, jokes highlight the commonality of being flawed and imperfect, serving as a way to bring people together through humor by acknowledging our shared human experiences and frailties.

By George Orwell

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