Irony is a curious concept. Specifically, I mean the classical definition: that of a choice leading to an opposite outcome from what is intended. Many grammarians bemoan the word’s near-constant misuse—second only in dictional assassination
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“if we let everyone who dies be a cause for unhappiness, that would mean people are being born to become unhappy. But the opposite in fact is true. People are always born for the sake of happiness.”
― Before Your Memory Fades
― Before Your Memory Fades
“Counting on Jesus to save the day is no more real than sending up the Batman signal.”
― Demon Copperhead
― Demon Copperhead
“Donut: I’M NOT SURE WHAT YOU’RE TRYING TO SAY THERE”
― The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
― The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
“I took that to mean it was coffee time. Side-stepping him, I picked up the cup, took a delicate sniff, and then shoved my face into the steaming hot life force. I drank deeply, willing the caffeine to perform its miracles as flavors exploded on my tongue.”
― Things We Never Got Over
― Things We Never Got Over
“Carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man.’ ”
― The Love Hypothesis
― The Love Hypothesis
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