Quote by Doris Roberts

Humor is imperative, more important than food. You have a choice when someone dies. You can lie down or get back into life. Do something for someone else.

Humor is imperative, more important than food. You have a ch

Summary

This quote emphasizes the critical role of humor in our lives, asserting that it is even more vital than satisfying our basic needs like food. When faced with the loss of a loved one, the quote suggests that we confront a choice - to succumb to grief and withdraw from life or to retain our active engagement in the world. By encouraging us to do something for others, it implies that helping and supporting others holds the key to recovering from personal pain and finding renewed purpose and joy. Humor becomes a powerful tool to find lightness and hope amid darkness.

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By Doris Roberts

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