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.
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I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.
I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.
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.
The landlord's laugh was ready chorus.
The landlord's laugh was ready chorus.
She laughs at my dreams, but I dream about her laughter.
She laughs at my dreams, but I dream about her laughter.
A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.
A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.
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.
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.
Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.
Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.
