humor on Laughter

Humor is, in fact, a prelude to faith; and laughter is the beginning of prayer.

Scott Weems, author of Ha! The Science of When We Laugh and Why, explains that humor stems from our brains being confused about how to respond, which is why we often laugh at inappropriate times. “Wha...

As we wait, it is critical that we keep our sense of humor in the fullest meaning of that word. When laughter goes, so does hope. When God reaffirms his promise to Abraham and Sarah, he restores not o...

You have as much laughter as you have faith.

From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.

Humor points to faith in that both humor and faith spring up in response to the reality of the paradox and the incongruities at the heart of human experience. But while humor responds well to the lowe...

After a great act by the comedian George Ade, a renowned lawyer took his turn to speak. He began by commenting on Ade’s performance: “Doesn’t it strike the company as a little unusual that a professio...

It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go

When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.

"Love! The walks over soft grass, the smiles over candlelight, the arguments over everything else."

Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.

Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.

Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of it.

Always forgive your enemies -- nothing annoys them so much.

I married my wife for her looks, but not the kind she’s giving me lately.

I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversation.

Sometimes moments of forgiveness and friendship come from unexpected places. In 2018, the comedian Pete Davidson appeared on the “Weekend Update” segment of Saturday Night Live (SNL). Davidson made a ...

I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.

Nothing is ever done until everyone is convinced that it ought to be done, and has been convinced for so long that it is now time to do something else.

Peter Ustinov, the British actor, director, and playwright, once received an indignant letter from the headmaster of his son’s school. The letter complained that his son frequently disrupted lessons b...

In the beginning, the universe was created. This has been widely regarded as a bad move. (for contrast, and humor)

In 1867, the great American writer Mark Twain embarked on what he wryly called his “Great Pleasure Excursion,” a journey through Europe that would later inspire his travelogue, The Innocents Abroad...

The story is told of a (true) encounter that took place between the Chief Rabbi of London, a Mr. Hermann Adler, and the Catholic Cardinal Herbert Vaughan at some formal luncheon. According to accounts...

I saw a study that said speaking in front of a crowd is considered the number one fear of the average person. Number two was death. This means to the average person, if you have to be at a funeral, yo...

In the beginning there was nothing and God said, “let there be light.” There was still nothing, but you could see it better.

Marriage is tough because you have to deal with feelings and lawyers.

A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came to the ele...

“People say, “You must have been the class clown.” And I say, “No, I wasn’t. But I sat next to the class clown, and I studied him.”

Why would a lazy guy become a parent of five? Then again, why would creative people who inherently don't like change and criticism become writers, actors, or comedians? There's something about...