Quotes About Humor

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

The ridiculous arises out of a moral contrast, in which two things are brought together before the mind in an innocent way.

Comedy is like catching lightning in a bottle.

Comedy breaks down walls. It frees us for just a moment from the ugliness of this world.

Laughing is peculiar to man, but all men do not laugh for the same reason. There is the attic salt which springs from the charm in the words, from the flash of wit, from the spirited and brilliant sally. There is the low joke which arises from scurrility and idle conceit.

Those are nearer to reality who can deal with it light-heartedly, because they know it to be inexhaustible.

We've got to have a little humor in our lives. You had better take seriously that which should be taken seriously but, at the same time, we can bring in a touch of humor now and again. If the time ever comes when we can't smile at ourselves, it will be a sad time.

How many people does the Communist Party think it takes to change a lightbulb in China? About 63.5 million, the number of its members

I often have said that to be a college president, you need a thick skin, a good sense of humor, and nerves like sewer pipes.

Don't think of it as losing a boyfriend. Think of it as gaining a stalker." -Dan Cahill

For someone who'e smarter than a supercomputer, sometimes you're a real idiot.

Oh, no-" They weren't even on the runway, and Jonah's father was already immersed in his BlackBerry. "Remember those 'Live Large with the Wiz Generation' posters? Well, guess how that translates into Chinese- 'Jonah Wizard Makes Your Ancestors Fat'.

Ian Kabra rolled up his window. "My god, what's that smell?" Behind the wheel, Sinead laughed. "It's called fresh air. Growing up in London, you've probably never breathed it before." "And I hope I never breathe it again.

For someone who's smarter than a supercomputer, sometimes you're a real idiot.

Do you mind if I'm naked?" "I hardly expected you in full evening dress.

There never was a throne yet built so high that it could not be rocked by laughter from below.

I grew up in a funny way.

Os espectadores às vezes riem bastante durante as cenas mais sinistras de Macbeth, Roger me contara certa vez. Por quê?, eu perguntara. Porque coisas horríveis são engraçadas.

There is always a lot to be thankful for, if you take the time to look. For example, I'm sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.

I'll be sober tomorrow, but you'll be crazy the rest of your life.

I was in love with a beautiful blonde once — she drove me to drink — 'tis the one thing I'm indebted to her for.

I don't get drunk — I get awesome.

I don't always drink peppermint schnapps — but when I do, I drink it at work.

A three-inch rain in Phoenix means three inches between drops.