Summary
This quote suggests that the true essence of humor lies in our ability to find lightness and laughter in the face of sadness and hardship. It implies that the contrast between sorrow and humor is what makes the latter so powerful and valuable in our human experience. It also proposes that humor is a product of imperfection and the struggles of life, implying that in a perfect place like Heaven, where there is no sorrow, there is no need for humor.
Topics
Humor
By Mark Twain