Quote by James Thurber

Humor is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

Humor is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

Summary

This quote suggests that humor arises from the tumultuous or chaotic moments of our emotions, but is remembered and appreciated when we are calm and in a state of tranquility. It implies that humor is a way of finding amusement and joy even in the most challenging or overwhelming situations, and that it is often through reflection and distance from those emotions that we can fully appreciate the humorous aspects of life.

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By James Thurber

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