Quote by Thomas Carlyle
True humor springs not more from the head than from the heart. It

True humor springs not more from the head than from the heart. It is not contempt its essence is love. It issues not in laughter, but in still smiles, which lie far deeper. – Thomas Carlyle

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It is a mathematical fact that the casting of this pebble from my hand alters the centre of gravity of the universe. – Thomas Carlyle

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The first duty of man is to conquer fear he must get rid of it, he cannot act till then. – Thomas Carlyle

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A good sense of humor will get you everywhere. – Josh Bowman

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You may not like the humor, but that is why every radio has an on-off button. – Mel Karmazin

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A laugh is a surprise. And all humor is physical. I was always athletic, so that came naturally to me. – Chevy Chase

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Humor is just another defense against the universe. – Mel Brooks

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