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    For a man learns more quickly and remembers more easily that
    which he laughs at, than that which he approves and reveres.
    [Lat., Discit enim citius, meminitque libentius ilud
    Quod quis deridet, quam quod probat et veneratur.]

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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.

by Wilson Mizner Found in: Laughter Quotes,
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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.

by Quintilian Found in: Laughter Quotes,
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The laughter of adults was always very different from the laughter of children. The former indicated a recognition of the read more

The laughter of adults was always very different from the laughter of children. The former indicated a recognition of the familiar, but in children it came from the shock of the new.

by Elizabeth Hardwick Found in: Laughter Quotes,
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Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

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

by Victor Hugo Found in: Laughter Quotes,
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The person who can bring the spirit of laughter into a room is indeed blessed.

The person who can bring the spirit of laughter into a room is indeed blessed.

by Bennett Cerf Found in: Laughter Quotes,
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One horse-laugh is worth ten thousand syllogisms. It is not only more effective; it is also vastly more intelligent.

One horse-laugh is worth ten thousand syllogisms. It is not only more effective; it is also vastly more intelligent.

by H. L. Mencken Found in: Laughter Quotes,
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The most thoroughly wasted of all days is that on which one has not laughed.

The most thoroughly wasted of all days is that on which one has not laughed.

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Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.

Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.

by Peter Ustinov Found in: Laughter Quotes,
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Laugh at yourself first before anyone else can.

Laugh at yourself first before anyone else can.

by Elsa Maxwell Found in: Laughter Quotes,
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