My life has been one great big joke A dance that's walked A song that's spoke, I laugh so hard I almost choke When I think about myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life often feels like a absurd, and reflecting on it can be both funny and painful.
- In plain terms
- Life feels like a joke, and thinking about it makes me laugh hard.
- What can you take from it?
- Find humor in the absurdity of your own life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your most absurd life experience?
- When do you laugh at yourself?
Another view
Not everyone finds humor in their life; some situations are too painful to laugh at.
More from Maya Angelou
My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return.
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