Quote by G.K. Chesterton

Satire may be mad and anarchic, but it presupposes an admitted superiority in certain things over others; it presupposes a standard.

Satire may be mad and anarchic, but it presupposes an admitt

Summary

This quote suggests that while satire can be seen as chaotic and insane, it relies on the recognition of certain things being superior to others. Satire operates within a framework where there is a standard or benchmark against which certain aspects are judged. It implies that satirical critique and humor depend on the existence of some agreed-upon criteria or values to assess and make fun of societal or intellectual inconsistencies and shortcomings. In essence, satire thrives on the premise that there are objective standards to challenge and highlight through mockery and ridicule.

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