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Category Archives: laughter
The more pride we have, the more other people’s pride irritates us.
The more pride we have, the more other people’s pride irritates us. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? I like this quote, because it is so true. As misery loves company, pride seems to despise it. And we have seen … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, judgement, laughter, loyalty, pride, self knowledge
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, irritates, other, pride
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The only cure for vanity is laughter, and the only fault that is laughable is vanity.
The only cure for vanity is laughter, and the only fault that is laughable is vanity. – Henri Bergson What does that mean? Taking this quote from the second half, the quote says the only fault which is laughable, or … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, compassion, help, laughter, pride, reflection
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, cure, Henri Bergson, laughter, vanity
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If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.
If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is a classic of introspection. It says that people will speak ill of you. … Continue reading
Posted in courage, laughter, personal growth, self resepct, truth, work
Tagged @philo_quotes, Epictetus, evil, laugh, spoken
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If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? This quote is a variant on an ancient Mongolian Proverb: “A Man About To Tell The Truth Should Keep One … Continue reading
Posted in anger, emotion, help, humor, laughter, truth
Tagged @JoeRoganExp, laugh, Oscar Wilde, people, truth
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In the arithmetic of love, one plus one equals everything, and two minus one equals nothing.
In the arithmetic of love, one plus one equals everything, and two minus one equals nothing. – Mignon McLaughlin What does that mean? It means love is Non-Euclidean (that’s a math joke, for those who don’t get the reference). That said, … Continue reading
Posted in affection, caring, friendship, laughter, love, respect
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, arithmetic, everything, love, Mignon McLaughlin
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Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection.
Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection. – Yakov Smirnoff What does that mean? Have you ever noticed that everyone laughs the same? Well, some laughs are a little peculiar, but everyone on the planet … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, friendship, happiness, humor, laughter, sharing
Tagged @JewishComedians, language, laughs, universal, Yakov Smirnoff
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To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.
To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. – Reba McEntire What does that mean? This is a neat quote about achieving success in life, and who doesn’t want some of that in … Continue reading
Posted in dream, laughter, motivation, perseverance, success, wisdom
Tagged @AR_Foundation, backbone, Reba McEntire, succeed, wishbone
5 Comments
If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.
If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy. – Proverb What does that mean? Laughter. It’s one of the best sounds a human can make, and one of the best sounds a human can hear. It makes … Continue reading
Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing
Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? You might be able to bum a cigarette, invite yourself over to a friend’s house for a free lunch, or even get some free … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, education, foolish, growth, knowledge, laughter
Tagged @iheartquotes, common sense, experience, foolish, Oscar Wilde
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It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it.
It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m sure you’ve met someone who spends more time complaining about things than they do working to make things better. … Continue reading
Posted in belief, growth, laughter, perspective, thinking, time
Tagged @philo_quotes, lament, laughter, perspective, Seneca
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The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.
The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets. – Will Rogers What does that mean? This is a quote from the cowboy, aviator, humorist, columnist and movie star from the early 20th century. … Continue reading
Posted in communication, courage, governance, humor, laughter, limits
Tagged death, difference, taxes, Unknown, Will Rogers
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There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? This saying goes back to the definition of “friend” vs that of “acquaintances.” And, despite the existence of a textbook … Continue reading
Posted in cooperation, empathy, friendship, humor, laughter, loyalty
Tagged @AncientProverbs, Chinese Proverb
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Beware the barrenness of a busy life.
Beware the barrenness of a busy life. – Socrates What does that mean? To me, this saying has real meaning. I tend to be overly busy, with too many projects working at the same time. It’s kind of like the … Continue reading
Posted in calm, flexibility, imagination, laughter, relaxation, simplicity
Tagged beware, busy, relaxation, Socrates, Unknown
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Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.
Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing. – Mark Twain What does that mean? To me, it means that the ability to laugh is the best part of being human, the big difference between humans and all the other creatures of the … Continue reading
Posted in empathy, friendship, humor, judgement, laughter, relaxation
Tagged blessing, greatest, humor, Mark Twain, Unknown
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