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

He who laugheth too much, hath the nature of a fool; he that laugheth not at all, hath the nature of an old cat.

Jests and scoffs do lessen majesty and greatness and should be far from great personages and men of wisdom.

Laughter always arises from a gaiety of disposition, absolutely incompatible with contempt and indignation.

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