It’s true that irony is a sign of intelligence, and, I suppose, as Plato observed, it’s the mark of a gentleman. But irony also means living under high tension & it’s connected to hypocrisy. This may explain why the English, a very ironic people, are seen as dishonest by many.
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This is why therapy is important for the middle classes. It’s a chance to actually be frank, sincere, and truthful with someone. It is in principle, anyway. Some people are so caught in irony & illusion they just move the illusion into therapy.
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