Quote by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

Wit as an instrument of revenge is as infamous as art is as a means of sensual titillation.

Wit as an instrument of revenge is as infamous as art is as

Summary

This quote suggests that using wit as a form of revenge or employing art for pleasure can be both notorious and morally questionable. It implies that using one's cleverness or sense of humor to harm or seek vengeance can have negative consequences. Similarly, using art solely as a means of providing sensual gratification is seen as disreputable. The quote may point to the ethical pitfalls of using certain tools or talents for manipulative or self-indulgent purposes rather than for more noble or constructive ends.

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By Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

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