Faith handles the ultimate incongruities of life, humor handles the more immediate ones. Votes: 2
William Sloane CoffinIt's impossible to write about Native life without humor-that's how people maintain sanity. Votes: 0
Louise ErdrichPeople in real life don't get ballplayers' humor, the way we talk in the clubhouse. Votes: 0
Justin VerlanderHumor is our way of defending ourselves from life's absurdities by thinking absurdly about them. Votes: 0
Lewis MumfordHumor and paradox are often the only ways to respond to life's sorrow with grace. Votes: 0
Matthew FoxHumor is an attitude, a survivor's way of looking at life. It's not about telling jokes. Votes: 0
Michael ShurtleffComedy is about flaws anyway... There's a lot of humor in the dark areas of life. Votes: 0
Brett GelmanA sense of humor saves your life, and being able to make friends wherever you go. Votes: 0
Jason O'MaraMy view of life is colored by humor and looking at the best in any situation. Votes: 0
Michael J. FoxIf you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor. Votes: 0
Jennifer JonesI consider myself to have a decent sense of humor. What's life without a sense of humor? Votes: 0
Mayer HawthorneI have a black sense of humor. You try living my life, see what color yours turns. Votes: 0
Karen Marie MoningI really do believe that anything in life, any obstacle or challenge, can be made better with humor. Votes: 0
Amy PoehlerSometimes the only way to deal with horrific things in life is through a dark sense of humor. Votes: 0
Margaret ChoLife is not a tragedy, it is a comedy. To be alive means to have a sense of humor. Votes: 0
RajneeshSense of humor is important in life, not just in clothing. How boring to live a life in beige. Votes: 0
Jean PigozziAlways have a sense of humor about life - you'll need it - but always be courteous to boot. Votes: 0
Peter JenningsMy stories are very somber, so I think I need the comic ingredient. Besides, life has so much humor. Votes: 0
Manuel PuigIn the theater, as in life, we prefer a villain with a sense of humor to a hero without one. Votes: 0
Mignon McLaughlinSo long as you have courage and a sense of humor, it is never too late to start life afresh. Votes: 0
Freeman DysonI want everything I do to have humor in it, because it seems to me that all of life has that. Votes: 0
Lawrence KasdanI don't feel any need to play the role of the clown. In my private life I take a break from humor. Votes: 0
Gad ElmalehA well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life. Votes: 5 William Arthur Ward