Stephen Colbert

I'm a satirist, so I've got boxing gloves on if the person is worthy of satire. But I'm not an assassin. If that ever happens, it's only because something happened during the interview that got me going, and then I had to translate my feelings to the mouth of the character.

American Comedian

James Thurber

The wit makes fun of other persons; the satirist makes fun of the world; the humorist makes fun of himself, but in so doing, he identifies himself with people - that is, people everywhere, not for the purpose of taking them apart, but simply revealing their true nature.

American Author

Anthony Trollope

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.

English Author

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.

Italian Journalist

Jack Herer

Many artists and writers have used cannabis for creative stimulation - from the writers of the world's religious masterpieces to our most irreverent satirists.

American Activist

T. C. Boyle

It's true that none of my characters are admirable. But maybe I'm primarily a satirist, and a satirist needs to hold up what's not admirable.

American Novelist

David Low

Some critics of my work took the view that a satirist should defer to the finer feelings of his readers and respect widely held beliefs.

British Cartoonist

Rich Little

I'm not really a political satirist. I don't kid myself. I'm more interested in doing the mannerisms and the personality.

Canadian Comedian

Hasan Minhaj

As satirists, we get to stand on the sidelines of life and comment on what's happening.

American Actor

William Hazlitt

Satirists gain the applause of others through fear, not through love.

English Critic

A satirist often uses sarcasm and wit, rather than outright humor.

Understanding Tone

Satirists aim to highlight flaws or absurdities in society, politics, or behavior.

Recognize Critique

Satirists often imply humor rather than stating jokes directly.

Subtle Humor

Satire in literature can be subtle, using characters and plot for social commentary.

Literary Device

Knowing the time period of a satirist's work helps understand its targets.

Historical Context

A literary satirist will focus on pressing issues relevant to their time or society.

Relevant Themes

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