A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.

A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.

A good laugh is sunshine in a house.

A good laugh is sunshine in a house.

We sometimes laugh from ear to ear, but it would be impossible for a smile to be wider than the read more

We sometimes laugh from ear to ear, but it would be impossible for a smile to be wider than the distance between our eyes.

Truth's sacred fort th' exploded laugh shall win,
And coxcombs vanquish Berkeley with a grin.

Truth's sacred fort th' exploded laugh shall win,
And coxcombs vanquish Berkeley with a grin.

Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.

Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.

A day without laughter is a day wasted.

A day without laughter is a day wasted.

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.

Your laugh is of the sardonic kind.

Your laugh is of the sardonic kind.

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.