No man ever distinguished himself who could not bear to be laughed at.
—Maria Edgeworth, 1809
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Jokes are grievances.
—Marshall McLuhan, 1969Comedy, like sodomy, is an unnatural act.
—Marty Feldman, 1969Laughter always arises from a gaiety of disposition, absolutely incompatible with contempt and indignation.
—Voltaire, 1736Jests and scoffs do lessen majesty and greatness and should be far from great personages and men of wisdom.
—Henry Peacham, 1622