Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

Wit ought to be a glorious treat, like caviar. Never spread it around like marmelade.

Wit ought to be a glorious treat, like caviar. Never spread it around like marmelade.

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.

Low gurgling laughter, as sweet
As the swallow's song i' the South,
And a ripple of dimples read more

Low gurgling laughter, as sweet
As the swallow's song i' the South,
And a ripple of dimples that, dancing, meet
By the curves of a perfect mouth.

A good laugh is sunshine in a house.

A good laugh is sunshine in a house.

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

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

A hearty laugh gives one a dry cleaning, while a good cry is a wet wash.

A hearty laugh gives one a dry cleaning, while a good cry is a wet wash.

We cannot really love anyone with with whom we never laugh.

We cannot really love anyone with with whom we never laugh.

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.