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.

How much lies in Laughter: the cipher-key, wherewith we decipher
the whole man.

How much lies in Laughter: the cipher-key, wherewith we decipher
the whole man.

And if I laugh at any mortal thing, 'Tis that I may not weep.

And if I laugh at any mortal thing, 'Tis that I may not weep.

I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my read more

I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry.

The person who knows how to laugh at himself will never cease to be amused.

The person who knows how to laugh at himself will never cease to be amused.

Laugh often,Dream big,Reach for the stars!

Laugh often,Dream big,Reach for the stars!

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.

I quickly laugh at everything, for fear of having to cry.

I quickly laugh at everything, for fear of having to cry.

Laugh, and be fat, sir, your penance is known.
They that love mirth, let them heartily drink,
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Laugh, and be fat, sir, your penance is known.
They that love mirth, let them heartily drink,
'Tis the only receipt to make sorrow sink.