Euphemism Quotes

Euphemism is a euphemism for lying.

Asymmetrical warfare is a euphemism for terrorism, just like collateral damage is a euphemism for killing innocent civilians.

The language of the younger generation has the brutality of the city and an assertion of threatening power at hand, not to come. It is military, theatrical, and at its most coherent probably a lasting repudiation of empty courtesy and bureaucratic euphemism.

"Women's fashion" is a euphemism for fashion created by men for women.

Sleeping together is a euphemism for people, but tantamount to marriage with cats.

A composite is a euphemism for a lie. It's disorderly. It's dishonest and it's not journalism.

Any euphemism ceases to be euphemistic after a time and the true meaning begins to show through. It's a losing game, but we keep on trying.

Negotiations are a euphemism for capitulation if the shadow of power is not cast across the bargaining table.