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.

A jest breaks no bones.

I used to think that everyone was just being funny. But now I don’t know. I mean, how can you tell?

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

A difference of taste in jokes is a great strain on the affections.