Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein

Humor is not a mood but a way of looking at the world. So if it is correct to say that humor was stamped out in Nazi Germany, that does not mean that people were not in good spirits, or anything of that sort, but something much deeper and more important.

Humor is not a mood but a way of looking at the world. So if

Summary

This quote suggests that humor is more than just a temporary state of being; it is a perspective on life. It argues that laughter was suppressed in Nazi Germany not because people were not happy, but because humor challenges power structures and oppressive systems. It points to the deeper significance of humor in questioning authority, expressing discontent, and offering resistance. Thus, the absence of humor in Nazi Germany reveals a much graver reality beyond mere lack of personal joy, emphasizing its potent role in social critique and maintaining resilience in challenging times.

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By Ludwig Wittgenstein

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