Fight any instinct to be humorless, for humorlessness is the worst of all absurdities.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taking humor seriously leads to absurdity; maintaining lightness is essential.
- In plain terms
- Being humorless is ridiculous.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay light and playful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Am I taking myself too seriously?
- Where can I laugh?
Another view
Some situations demand seriousness.
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