We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.

We cannot escape from the arbitrariness of the judge, unless we place ourselves under the despotism of the law.

We must not obstinately contend against circumstances, but rather let us obey them. We have many projects in life but little determination.

Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.

I don't think there would be many jokes, if there weren't constant frustration and fear and so forth. It's a response to bad troubles like crime.

Laughter, n. An interior convulsion, producing a distortion of the features and accompanied by inarticulate noises. It is infectious and, though intermittent, …

Comedy is the blues for people who can't sing.