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We must laugh before we are happy, for fear we die before we
laugh at all.
We must laugh before we are happy, for fear we die before we
laugh at all.
The vulgar only laugh, but never smile; whereas well-bred people
often smile, but seldom laugh.
The vulgar only laugh, but never smile; whereas well-bred people
often smile, but seldom laugh.
I've been in a lot of trouble and come out of it. I think it shows a lot of good read more
I've been in a lot of trouble and come out of it. I think it shows a lot of good character.
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is read more
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is vanity.
Trouble brings experience, and experience brings wisdom.
Trouble brings experience, and experience brings wisdom.
Laugh not too much; the witty man laughs least:
For wit is news only to ignorance.
Lesse read more
Laugh not too much; the witty man laughs least:
For wit is news only to ignorance.
Lesse at thine own things laugh; lest in the jest
Thy person share, and the conceit advance.
The trouble is small, the fun is great.
[Ger., Die Muh'ist klein, der Spass ist gross.]
The trouble is small, the fun is great.
[Ger., Die Muh'ist klein, der Spass ist gross.]
I don't go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.
I don't go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.
He who tenders doubtful safety to those in trouble refuses it.
[Lat., Dubiam salutem qui dat adflictis negat.]
He who tenders doubtful safety to those in trouble refuses it.
[Lat., Dubiam salutem qui dat adflictis negat.]