A sense of humor judges one's actions and the actions of others from a wider reference and a longer view and finds them incongruous. It dampens enthusiasm; it mocks hope; it pardons shortcomings; it consoles failure. It recommends moderation.


The Eighth Day (1967)

Thornton Wilder Quotes

A sense of humor judges one's actions and the actions of others from a wider reference and a longer view and finds them incongruous. It dampens...

A sense of humor judges one's actions and the actions of others from a wider reference and a longer view and finds them incongruous. It dampens...

A sense of humor judges one's actions and the actions of others from a wider reference and a longer view and finds them incongruous. It dampens...

A sense of humor judges one's actions and the actions of others from a wider reference and a longer view and finds them incongruous. It dampens...