Quote by Christopher Fry

Comedy is an escape, not from truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

Comedy is an escape, not from truth but from despair; a narr

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This quote suggests that comedy serves as a form of escape, not from acknowledging the truth about life, but from the overwhelming feelings of despair and hopelessness. By engaging in humor and laughter, the human spirit finds a way to momentarily break free from these negative emotions. Comedy provides a narrow pathway towards having faith, offering a glimpse of optimism and lightness amidst the challenges and disappointments of reality. It emphasizes the importance of finding solace and finding hope in moments of laughter and comic relief.

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