You can't really be strong until you see a funny side to things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humor is presented as a prerequisite for true strength.
- In plain terms
- Find humor to be strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor builds resilience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humor help?
- Is it required for strength?
Another view
Humor may not always be appropriate or available.
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