Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

Mirth is God's medicine. Everybody ought to bathe in it. Grim care, moroseness, anxiety--all this rust of life--ought to be scoured off by the oil of mirth.

Mirth is God's medicine. Everybody ought to bathe in it. Gri

Summary

This quote suggests that humor and laughter, symbolized by "mirth," are like medicine given to us by God. It argues that everyone should immerse themselves in this medicine, allowing it to cleanse and remove the negative emotions and burdens of life, such as grim care, moroseness, and anxiety. The quote asserts that humor has the power to bring joy, lightness, and positivity, acting as a remedy for the struggles we face, thus implying that one should actively seek mirth in order to counteract life's challenges.

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Laughter

By Henry Ward Beecher

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