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.
Grandma told me Mama was once caught by the Principal for writing in the front of her book, "In Case of Fire, Throw This in First." I have never had so much respect for Mama as the day I heard this.
Money frees you from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy.
People come up to me in airports, they walk into the office, and they say, 'I'm going to cry; I'm going to pass out.' And I say, 'Please don't pass out; I'm not a doctor.'
No, Groucho is not my real name. I am breaking it in for a friend.
But I really believe that if you have the ability, there is an obligation to make people laugh
You feel completely in control when you hear a wave of laughter coming back at you that you have caused.
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