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In Print Quotes

Reflections on tone, books, and the printed word

These lines consider what changes once words are set on the page, starting with the observation that a dry, sarcastic tone often fails to survive being written down.

Sarcasm is lost in print.

Quotes by Jon Cryer

Books are humanity in print.

Quotes by Barbara W. Tuchman

Frequently Asked Questions

What idea connects these sayings about print?
Both consider what happens to tone and meaning once something is committed to the printed page.
Does one saying mention sarcasm specifically?
Yes, one entry notes that sarcasm tends to lose its edge once it appears in writing.
Is there a saying that praises books broadly?
Yes, another line calls books a form of humanity itself, captured in print.
Do these sayings focus on fiction or nonfiction?
They read broadly enough to apply to printed writing in general rather than one genre.
What tone do these lines share overall?
They share a thoughtful appreciation for how the written word carries or loses meaning.

A second thought widens the view, describing books themselves as a kind of humanity distilled into printed form.