Nothing like a little judicious levity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A small amount of thoughtful humor can be refreshing.
- In plain terms
- Nothing like a little judicious levity.
- What can you take from it?
- Add measured humor to lighten situations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is humor appropriate?
- How much levity is too much?
Another view
Too much levity can undermine seriousness.
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