I seriously doubt whether the world has ever truly experienced the importance of humor, or its potential to transform our entire cultural life—its place in politics, academia, and daily existence. Its function is less material and more chemical in nature.
Humor and wit are flashes of wisdom. —William Shakespeare (UK)
Work, work, and work again; humor gives people a different feeling.
A person with true humor has a unique insight, smiling to themselves with delight or a cold, subtle smile, breathing life into the dullness of existence. —Qian Zhongshu
People who understand and possess humor are generally very happy. —Ning Jing
Those who make you laugh are funny; those who make you think and then laugh are humorous. —George Bunus
I believe a sense of humor is also a component of charm. With it, people can exchange ideas and views in a very harmonious atmosphere. Without it, life becomes very monotonous and boring. —Sophia Milan (Italy)
Humor comes from wisdom; harsh words come from incompetence. —Song Lin
Humor is a life preserver in the waves of life. —La Bu
How brilliant a garment and how loyal a guardian is humor! It always surpasses the wisdom of poets and writers; it is talent in itself and it eliminates ignorance. —Scott
Humor can be said to be a condiment that gives life a subtle flavor. A touch of light humor can change the atmosphere of the moment and resolve a deadlocked issue with sudden clarity. —Masayoshi Ohira (Japan)
Defining and analyzing humor is the pastime of those who lack a sense of humor. —Benjy
