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There is no defense against adverse fortune which is so effectual

There is no defense against adverse fortune which is so effectual as an habitual sense of humor. – Thomas W. Higginson

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Never say a humorous thing to a man who does not possess humor. He will always use it in evidence against you. – Herbert Beerbohm Tree

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Whether its viewers of the show or readers of my columns and books, Im consistently impressed with their wit, humor and insight. That goes for about 95 percent of the audience. The other five percent are why the Delete option and restraining orders were invented. – Richard Roeper

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Incongruity, they say, is one of the main ingredients of humor. Maybe its because everybody can feel superior to me. I honestly dont know. – Emmett Kelly

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We have always had gross humor. But we try for funny, not gross. – Shawn Wayans

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