I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.

I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.

Suspense is worse than disappointment.

Suspense is worse than disappointment.

That laughter costs too much which is purchased by the sacrifice of decency.

That laughter costs too much which is purchased by the sacrifice of decency.

Laughter springs from the lawless part of our nature.

Laughter springs from the lawless part of our nature.

Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.

Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

Laughter is man's most distinctive emotional expression.

Laughter is man's most distinctive emotional expression.

I have known sorrow--therefore I
May laugh with you, O friend, more merrily
Than those who never read more

I have known sorrow--therefore I
May laugh with you, O friend, more merrily
Than those who never sorrowed upon earth
And know not laughter's worth.
I have known laughter--therefore I
May sorrow with you far more tenderly
Than those who never guess how sad a thing
Seems merriment to one heart's suffering.

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.