There is nothing sillier than a silly laugh.

Some things are privileged from jest—namely, religion, matters of state, great persons, all men’s present business of importance, and any case that deserves pity.

Comedy, like sodomy, is an unnatural act.

No man ever distinguished himself who could not bear to be laughed at.

I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?”