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Caricature Quotes

On exaggeration, imitation, and drawn self-image.

These caricature quotes treat imitation itself as a kind of caricature, and note how the best portraits often carry a slight mixture of it. One line even suggests some public figures have become caricatures of themselves, always playing an exaggerated version of who they are.

Imitation is a caricature. Any imitation. Find out for yourself.

Quotes by Vladimir Horowitz

The best portraits are those in which there is a slight mixture of caricature.

Quotes by Thomas Babington Macaulay

I can't look at John Prescott without thinking of Les Dawson, and Robin Cook is a caricature of himself.

Quotes by Rory Bremner

When I draw my caricature self-portrait, I always do a huge smile.

Quotes by Rolf Harris

Ale Quotes

Caricature is rough truth.

Quotes by George Meredith

I didn't want to make a caricature version of Elektra.

Quotes by Elodie Yung

A lot of queer characters get painted with either a caricature brush, or they're used to teach, in a way.

Quotes by Dan Levy

Perhaps the reason Trump voters are so frequently the subject of caricature is that they so frequently conform to type.

Quotes by Bret Stephens

My public caricature - that of a self-confident alpha male - is only partly accurate.

Quotes by Alastair Campbell

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these caricature quotes say about imitation?
One quote argues that any act of imitation is itself a form of caricature, exaggerating certain traits while flattening others. It suggests copying someone inevitably distorts them somewhat, and invites readers to test that idea themselves.
Why do the best portraits include 'a slight mixture of caricature'?
One quote claims that truly great portraits aren't perfectly neutral; they carry a touch of exaggeration that captures personality more vividly than a flat likeness could. That small distortion is treated as an asset rather than a flaw.
Who are the public figures mentioned as caricatures of themselves?
One quote references John Prescott, Les Dawson, and Robin Cook, suggesting the latter has become a caricature of himself, meaning his public persona seems exaggerated even without outside help. It's a piece of political and cultural commentary about recognizable personalities, connecting to the always quotes on repeated public behavior.
What does the self-portrait quote reveal about self-image?
The speaker describes always drawing themselves with a huge, deliberate smile in self-portraits, turning caricature inward as a form of self-expression. It shows the technique applied to oneself rather than to others.
Is caricature treated as purely negative in these quotes?
Not at all; several treat it as a useful artistic and observational tool, whether in painting, imitation, or public perception. For more on exaggerated public personas, browse the best quotes and alpha quotes.

Another quote turns the lens inward, describing a self-portrait drawn with a huge, deliberate smile. For more on wit and self-image, see best quotes and alpha quotes.