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The satirist who writes nothing but satire should write but little - or it will seem that his satire springs rather from
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"The satirist who writes nothing but satire should write but little - or it will seem that his satire springs rather from his own caustic nature than from the sins of the world in which he lives"

- Anthony Trollope

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In this quote, Anthony Trollope is cautioning satirists against solely concentrating on composing satire. He thinks that if a satirist just writes satire, it will look like though their work is driven by their own bitter and vital nature instead of a commentary on the defects and wrongdoings of society. Trollope suggests that a satirist ought to restrict their usage of satire, as excessive of it can be seen as a reflection of their own negative outlook rather than a reflection of the world around them. He stresses the significance of balance and using satire as a tool to highlight societal issues instead of a method of expressing individual complaints.

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Anthony Trollope This quote is written / told by Anthony Trollope between April 24, 1815 and December 6, 1882. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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