No man ever distinguished himself who could not bear to be laughed at.
—Maria Edgeworth, 1809
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Laughter always arises from a gaiety of disposition, absolutely incompatible with contempt and indignation.
—Voltaire, 1736A jest breaks no bones.
—Samuel Johnson, 1781I used to think that everyone was just being funny. But now I don’t know. I mean, how can you tell?
—Andy Warhol, 1970Jokes are grievances.
—Marshall McLuhan, 1969