Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humor is essential to cope with life's inherent tragedies.
- In plain terms
- Laughing makes life's hardships easier to bear.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor as a coping mechanism for difficult times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humor help us cope?
- Is tragedy always there?
Another view
Not everyone can access humor in tragic situations.
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