Peggy Noonan

Wit penetrates; humor envelops. Wit is a function of verbal intelligence; humor is imagination operating on good nature.

Wit penetrates; humor envelops. Wit is a function of verbal intelligence; humor is imagination operating on good nature.

The Irish are often nervous about having the appropriate face for the occasion. They have to be happy at weddings, read more

The Irish are often nervous about having the appropriate face for the occasion. They have to be happy at weddings, which is a strain, so they get depressed; they have to be sad at funerals, which is easy, so they get happy.

I think miracles exist in part as gifts and in part as clues that there is something beyond the flat read more

I think miracles exist in part as gifts and in part as clues that there is something beyond the flat world we see.

Naps are nature's way of reminding you that life is nice - like a beautiful, softly swinging hammock strung between read more

Naps are nature's way of reminding you that life is nice - like a beautiful, softly swinging hammock strung between birth and infinity.