Best 142 quotes in «sense of humor quotes» category

It stands to reason that anyone who learns to live well will die well. The skills are the same: being present in the moment, and humble, and brave, and keeping a sense of humor. (361)

Miss Fairlie laughed with a ready good-humour, which broke out as brightly as if it had been part of the sunshine above us…

I warned you; I warned you I was the Senses Taker," sneered the Senses Taker. "I help people find what they're not looking for, hear what they're not listening for, run after what they're not chasing, and smell what isn't even there. And, furthermore," he cackled, hopping around gleefully on his stubby legs, "I'll steal your sense of purpose, take your sense of duty, destroy your sense of proportion — and, but for one thing, you'd be helpless yet." "What's that?" asked Milo fearfully. "As long as you have the sound of laughter," he groaned unhappily, "I cannot take your sense of humor — and, with it, you've nothing to fear from me.

I was tempted to tell her it was because we were British and actually had a sense of humour, but I try not to be cruel to foreigners, especially when they're that strung out.

Laugh until you cry; never let your eyes look dry This is not a matter of joke; this is all to provoke our sense of humour Life is its own consumer!

John Oliver, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher and I have the same sense of humor. They're just better at it than I am.

Life is way too short, so try to enjoy every minute of it with a sense of humor!

Most preachers say the nature of God is unknowable, but I'm certain of one thing at least. God almighty has a sense of humor.

Respect? Of course, always, to all, because everything seems funnier when you're trying to show respect.

Ricky Gervais, Louis CK, Anthony Jeselnik and I have the same sense of humor. They're just better at it than I am.

Some people seem quite destitute a sense of humour.

Savannah handed the glass to Gregori, her eyes anxious. Gary touched his neck. He felt a little dizzy, and there was a burning sensation on the side of his neck, but when he touched his pulse, his hand came away free of blood. He glanced at Gregori. “You did it already, didn’t you?” “Drink all of it.” Gregori held the glass to his lips. “I saw no reason to prolong the suspense. Your mind was quite made up.” “Welcome to my world, Gary.” Savannah was flashing her mischievous smile. “He considers you family and under his protection now, so he’s bound to be impossibly bossy.” Gary groaned. “I didn’t consider that. Damn. You’re right. He can’t help himself; it’s his nature.” “Do not start, you two. I did not think what it would be like to have the two of you driving me insane.” Gregori sounded disgusted, but Gary was beginning to understand him a little. He never really changed expression, and his eyes gave nothing away, but Gary could almost feel Gregori’s silent laughter. “You do have a sense of humor,” he accused him. “Well, do not blame me. It is Savannah’s fault. She insists on it,” Gregori replied in disgust.

The mark of a poor comedian is not making the other person laugh. The mark of a worse comedian is asking if the person got it.

Studies have shown a woman looking for a 'sense of humour' wants a man who makes jokes and who likes to laugh. A man looking for the same quality in a woman does not expect her to be funny; rather, he wants her to laugh at his jokes.

Surviving dangerous times require a sense of humor.

The first step towards true enlightenment is to lighten up on yourself.

There is nothing better in life than commitment to personal development and lifelong learning.

The Reverend William Trent, whose mind was of a serious order, had several times warned his elder sister that too lively a sense of humour frequently led to laxity of principle. She now perceived how right he was; and wondered, in dismay, whether it was because he invariably made her laugh that instead of regarding the Nonesuch with revulsion she was obliged to struggle against the impulse to cast every scruple to the winds, and to give her life into his keeping.

We can always lace a sense of humor around anything.

Thinking over this thought, this whole thinking makes no sense.

Villagers saw me as a person when I played with them, as opposed to when I talked with them.

Why, Jack-off... You actually have a sense of humor! You should share that playful side more often. Guys really go for it.

A general truth is to have a good sense of humor. Roll with the punches of life's ups and downs. Laughing at yourself always helps.

Your obsession with being in control of your mind makes you so stiff all the times; that is why our egos are growing, and our sense of humor is shrinking.

All the people who follow me on Twitter know my sense of humor. I sometimes forget the blogosphere will give it more weight than I intended.

A lot of stars don't have a sense of humor.

Among animals, one has a sense of humor. Humor saves a few steps, it saves years.

Anyone without a sense of humor is at the mercy of everyone else.

Candidates should be extremely cautious in displaying a sense of humor. If he or she tells a joke with a point, there is almost certain to be some minority group offended.

Delicate humor is the crowning virtue of the saints.

Education always continues. We all know that beauty fades, but what stays is a person's personality, their sense of humor, their wit, what they're interested in. That's what really shines.

And we all vied, in saving face, to be the greatest student of human nature, the person with the quickest sense of humor.

Art Modell was a visionary, a deal-maker and a friend. And he possessed a marvelous sense of humor.

A sense of humor keen enough to show a man his own absurdities will keep him from the commission of all sins, or nearly all, save those worth committing.

At the top of the list of what makes a successful marriage, is a sense of humor.

Bob Dole used to be really funny. Barney Frank can be kind of funny. Bob Kerrey has a good sense of humor.

Cervantes is the most important Spanish writer. But he is not the most representative of the Spanish. His irony, his sense of humor - they are too subtle to seem Spanish.

Everybody's got a different sense of humor. It's just different styles.

God displayed a sense of humor when he configured the region between our legs an entertainment complex built around a sewage system.

His sense of humor is purely cheap vaudeville, yet everyone falls for it.

Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.

He was through playing games. When it came to Soteria, he had no sense of humor whatsoever. Anyone who threatened her, ended their life. It was that simple.

Hang onto your sense of humor. I picture my obituary : The sexiest man alive is now dead.

I chose Eat: LA as a broadcast partner because of its good taste, sense of humor, and spirit of adventure.

I didn't see much besides Melbourne and a quick trip down to the Twelve Apostles, but all the Aussies I encountered were good-spirited and had a fine sense of humor.

I'd have to say that Kenny White has earned a place among my favorite singer/songwritersand particularly, lyricists. As we say in the trade “he goes deep.” A true wordsmith AND musician who reveals a fine sense of humor, as well. Put on your headphones and listen carefully.

I don't really think of myself as quirky; I have sort of an unusual sense of humor.

I find intelligence sexy. I find a sense of humor sexy. I find sensitivity sexy.

I don't think it's possible to have a sense of tragedy without having a sense of humor.

I had made her so unhappy that she had developed a sense of humor. [-Rabo Karabekian]