Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Ridicule is the language of the devil

Ridicule is the language of the devil

Summary

This quote suggests that making fun of or mocking others is a form of evil or negative communication. It implies that those who engage in ridicule and mockery are promoting harmful and destructive behavior. By associating this type of language with the devil, the quote urges us to consider the spiritual and moral consequences of using ridicule as a means of expressing ourselves or dealing with others.

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Ridicule

By Thomas Carlyle

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