[The human race], in its poverty, has unquestionably one really effective weapon - laughter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Laughter is humanity’s most effective weapon against poverty and hardship.
- In plain terms
- Humor helps people cope with hardship.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can be a powerful coping tool.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humor change perception of hardship?
- When can laughter be counterproductive?
Another view
Laughter alone cannot solve material poverty.
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