When humor goes, there goes civilization.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humor is essential for a healthy, functioning society.
- In plain terms
- Society needs humor to function well.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep humor in your community and life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humor affect your community?
- Can society survive without humor?
Another view
Seriousness is also needed for progress and safety.
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