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Malicious Quotes

Sayings on cruel intent and unfair criticism

These lines examine cruelty in different forms, starting with a distinction between harmless laughter and genuinely malicious audience reaction.

If the laughter of the audience was malicious we wouldn't show it.

Quotes by Denis Norden

I'm tired of malicious articles slandering me.

Quotes by Barbra Streisand

Frequently Asked Questions

What forms of malice do these sayings cover?
One distinguishes harmless laughter from cruel audience reaction, and the other addresses slanderous, unfair articles.
Is there a saying about audience reactions?
Yes, one entry draws a line between laughter that is harmless and laughter that is genuinely malicious.
What does the second line express?
It expresses weary frustration with slanderous articles written with clear unfair intent.
Do these sayings share the same context?
They both relate to public perception, one about performance and the other about press coverage.
What tone do these lines carry?
They share a guarded, slightly weary tone about how intent shapes public reaction.

A second, wearier line follows, expressing frustration with slanderous, unfair articles written with clear ill intent.