“We have the right to criticize everything, but we must do it with intelligence and humor.”
What this quote means
Charb, a satirical cartoonist assassinated in 2015, defends here a free but responsible critique. He reminds us that freedom of expression does not mean rudeness or gratuitous malice: intelligence and humor are more effective weapons. This quote is a plea for constructive dialogue, even in dissent.
How to apply it daily
When criticizing something, choose intelligent words and a touch of humor to get your point across.
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