Quote by Quentin Crisp

If you describe things as better than they are, you are considered to be a romantic; if you describe things as worse than they are, you will be called a realist; and if you describe things exactly as they are, you will be thought of as a satirist.


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Summary

This quote highlights how perception and portrayal of reality can be interpreted differently by individuals. Describing things as better than they are is seen as being overly optimistic or romanticizing, while depicting things as worse than they are is considered realistic or skeptical. However, the quote suggests that it is only when one accurately and impartially depicts things as they truly are, with their flaws and merits, that they are labeled as a satirist - someone who satirically critiques society. It emphasizes the idea that objectivity and balance in describing reality often lead to thought-provoking and critical observations.

By Quentin Crisp
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