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.

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.

Loud laughter is the mirth of the mob, who are only pleased with
silly things; for true wit or read more

Loud laughter is the mirth of the mob, who are only pleased with
silly things; for true wit or good sense never excited a laugh
since the creation of the world.

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.

Man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter.

Man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter.

The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.

The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.

I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.

I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.

Laugh at yourself first before anyone else can.

Laugh at yourself first before anyone else can.

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

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