Aug 17 2004

Oxymorons

Jody posted this at 11:08 am under humor, reading & writing, reference

Oxymoronica:

Any compilation of phrases or quotations that initially appear illogical or nonsensical, but upon reflection, make a good deal of sense and are often profoundly true.

Some samples:

I can with truth say mine is a situation of dignified slavery.

- Andrew Jackson, on the presidency

A good politician is quite as unthinkable as an honest burglar.

- H. L. Mencken

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

- George Orwell, in Animal Farm


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