But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence; the least touch of truth rubs it off, and then we see what a hollow-cheeked harlot we have got hold of.
Lord ByronRead
Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.
Interpretation
Laughter is a simple and inexpensive way to improve our well-being.
This quote emphasizes the importance of laughter in our lives, suggesting that it serves as a remedy for our troubles and promotes a sense of well-being. Lord Byron encourages us to embrace humor and find joy in our daily experiences, as laughter can uplift our spirits and contribute positively to our health without requiring any financial cost.
In practice
During a team meeting to boost morale, one could quote this to encourage humor.
But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence; the least touch of truth rubs it off, and then we see what a hollow-cheeked harlot we have got hold of.
It is the lava of the imagination whose eruption prevents an earthquake.
For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?
Absence - that common cure of love.
Her great merit is finding out mine; there is nothing so amiable as discernment.
But words are things, and a small drop of ink, Falling like dew, upon a thought, produces That which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think.
I think of shock as kind of an uptown form of surprise. Comedy is filled with surprise, so when I cross a line... I like to find out where the line might be and then cross it deliberately, and then make the audience happy about crossing the line with me.
Comedians walk out, get a feel for the crowd. If it's not going good, we change directions. If we got to drag your momma into this thing, we will. Whatever we got to do.
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.
I was an ugly kid; when I was born, after the doctor cut the cord, he hung himself.
I'm not a vegetarian, but I eat animals who are.
I always say that I've been in a bad mood for maybe 35 years now. I try to lighten it up, but that's what comes out when you get me on camera.
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