He said I was unequipped to meet life because I had no sense of humor.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Someone claims the speaker lacks the sense of humor needed to meet life.
- In plain terms
- He was told he lacks humor for life.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor helps face life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does humor help you face life?
- How do you handle criticism?
Another view
It reduces life to humor.
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