Quote by Peter De Vries

The satirist shoots to kill while the humorist brings his prey back alive and eventually releases him again for another chance.

The satirist shoots to kill while the humorist brings his pr

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between satire and humor. Satire aims to critique and expose societal flaws and injustices by aggressively attacking its targets. It seeks to "kill" its prey, meaning dismantle and expose them. In contrast, humor uses a lighter touch, allowing its subjects to live and offering them a chance for redemption or change. Humorists use laughter to bring attention to societal issues in a more light-hearted way, aiming to release their subjects back into the world with a fresh perspective.

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