Quote by Italo Calvino

The satirist is prevented by repulsion from gaining a better knowledge of the world he is attracted to, yet he is forced by attraction to concern himself with the world that repels him.

The satirist is prevented by repulsion from gaining a better

Summary

This quote suggests that as a satirist, one is both repelled by and attracted to the world they aim to critique. Despite finding the world unappealing, they are compelled to engage with it through satire, attempting to shed light on its flaws. However, their disdain prevents them from fully understanding or appreciating the world they critique. This paradoxical situation highlights the complex dynamic between the satirist and their subject matter, encapsulating the simultaneous repulsion and attraction that motivates their work.

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Cynicism

By Italo Calvino

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