Gallows’ humour
One of the most impressive and humbling aspects of some people living under oppression is their capacity to crack jokes...
Of tolerance and tender ears
500 years ago, in an age apparently less tolerant than our own, Erasmus made a plea for free speech, particularly...
Communism meets sheep
A wonderful analysis of Communism and why it didn’t quite add up for this Romanian farmer, as described by Donald...
Laughter, the nicest and most exciting subject
This endearing quotation is from the preface to the 16th century Treatise on Laughter (Le traité du ris) by Laurent...
Maitreya the Laughing Buddha, my master!
布袋和尚
To celebrate World Laughter Day on 2 May, let me share this life-and-laughter embracing quotation from the classical Chinese...
As humourless as …
A curious yet convincing simile for lacking humour, by the great metaphorist John Steinbeck. What would come to your mind...
A certain imperious force of its own
There are many comments on the role of humour and laughter in influencing serious issues. Here the first century Roman...
A servant with a tray
Just read Durrell's enchanting Marine Venus, as beautifully written as his other Greek isle stay, Prospero's Cell. This one takes...
On dry humour
This evokes oak paneled rooms in ancient colleges, and the quiet clinking of glasses interspersed with the odd guffaw.
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The mission of those who love mankind
This great humanistic cry was for me the most striking thing about Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose. Although he...
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