“True humor springs not more from the head than from the heart. It is not contempt its essence is love. It issues not in laughter, but in still smiles, which lie far deeper.”
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“A sense of humor keen enough to show a man his own absurdities will keep him from the commission of all sins, or nearly all, save those worth committing.”
“Any man who has had the job I've had and didn't have a sense of humor wouldn't still be here.”
“Whatever else an American believes or disbelieves about himself, he is absolutely sure he has a sense of humor.”
“We do not take humor seriously enough.”
“Cynicism is humor in ill health.”
“There is nothing like the way people feel after they've seen 'The Intouchables.' They feel amazing. The word of mouth on this film is incredible. It's intelligent-feeling good. You're not insulted by the low-browness or stupidity of some of the humor. It's so smart and terrific.”
“I'm lucky that my real-life Mom has both a great sense of humor about herself and an amazing ability to slip into complete denial if the subject matter gets a little too close to home.”
“My parents armed me with an amazing sense of humor, and it's what you need when, well, it's what anyone needs in this world.”
“I think Damien Hirst is hilarious. And I think he's a true artist. He's not hilarious first I think he is a real artist, and I also think he's got an amazing sense of humor.”
“My family has been amazing, and they understand how blessed I am. They've been able to keep my sense of humor.”
“A lot of my humor does come from anger. It's like, you're not gonna pull one over on me - which is pretty much my motto anyways.”
“The quickest way to defuse fear or insecurity or anger is usually humor. I think comics figure that out quickly, and, once you figure it out, you think, 'Hey, if I can do this and get paid, that would be kind of cool.'”
“Our humor turns our anger into a fine art.”
“You may not be able to change a situation, but with humor you can change your attitude about it.”
“If you get a diagnosis, get on a therapy, keep a good attitude and keep your sense of humor.”
“My dad instilled in me a great sense of humor. I wasn't bullied at school because my outward attitude was confident, and that helps.”
“Smiling is definitely one of the best beauty remedies. If you have a good sense of humor and a good approach to life, that's beautiful.”
“It never seems to occur to some people, that, like beauty, a sense of humor may sometimes be fatal.”
“Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment.”
“Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.”
“Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.”
“Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you.”
“I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if that's all you've got, it's just boring. Everything I write, whether it's happy or sad, has a sense of humor to it.”