Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Sarcasm I now see to be, in general, the language of the devil for which reason I have long since as good as renounced it.

Sarcasm I now see to be, in general, the language of the dev

Summary

The quote suggests that the speaker has come to realize the harmful nature of sarcasm and has consciously decided to distance themselves from it. They believe that sarcasm is a tool used by the devil, conveying the idea that it can lead to negative consequences or promote evil. This acknowledgment encourages the speaker to refrain from using sarcasm in their speech or discourse, highlighting their decision to abandon this form of communication.

By Thomas Carlyle

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