This quote by George S. Kaufman is a humorous method of stating that satire is not taken seriously. He is suggesting that satire is not viewed as a type of art or home entertainment that is valued or appreciated. Rather, it is seen as something that is not important and can be easily forgotten. This quote is a way of poking fun at the absence of appreciation for satire and its absence of recognition in the world of art and home entertainment. It is a tip that satire is typically neglected and not taken seriously, despite the fact that it can be an effective form of expression. Kaufman's quote is an amusing way of highlighting the significance of satire and its prospective to be an effective type of expression.
"I see America spreading disaster. I see America as a black curse upon the world. I see a long night settling in and that mushroom which has poisoned the world withering at the roots"
"Death is an endless night so awful to contemplate that it can make us love life and value it with such passion that it may be the ultimate cause of all joy and all art"