Quote by Roland Barthes

What I claim is to live to the full the contradiction of my time, which may well make sarcasm the condition of truth.

What I claim is to live to the full the contradiction of my

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker aims to fully embrace and navigate the paradoxes and opposing forces of their era. They argue that in the complex and contradictory nature of their time, sarcasm may serve as a necessary tool to uncover truth. By using sarcasm, they imply that it becomes a way to critically question and challenge the prevailing norms and beliefs, ultimately revealing deeper truths hidden beneath the surface. In essence, they see sarcasm as a means to confront and expose the contradictions present in their reality.

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