Quote by John Cleese

If I can get you to laugh with me, you like me better, which makes you more open to my ideas. And if I can persuade you to laugh at the particular point I make, by laughing at it you acknowledge its truth.

If I can get you to laugh with me, you like me better, which

Summary

This quote suggests that using humor can be an effective tool for gaining people's acceptance and influence over their thoughts. When people are amused by someone, they tend to feel more positively towards them, making them more receptive to their ideas. Additionally, if someone can make others laugh at a specific point, it implies that they acknowledge the underlying truth in that point. In this way, humor can serve as a powerful means of enhancing interpersonal connections and convincing others of the validity of one's arguments.

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By John Cleese

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