Quote by Stephen King

A tragedy is a tragedy, and at the bottom, all tragedies are stupid. Give me a choice and I'll take over every time. Any fool with steady hands and a working set of lungs can build up a house of cards and then blow it down, but it takes a genius to make people laugh.

A tragedy is a tragedy, and at the bottom, all tragedies are

Summary

This quote highlights the value of comedy over tragedy. It suggests that tragedy is senseless and foolish, while comedy is superior because it requires intelligence to make people laugh. The speaker argues that anyone can create chaos and destruction, but it takes true brilliance to bring joy and create something uplifting. In essence, this quote praises the skill and genius needed to create laughter, contrasting it with the perceived emptiness of tragedy.

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Tragedy Creativity Comedy

By Stephen King

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