Quotes about laughter and joy

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“The joy, the tension, the exhilaration and the happiness those Sundays brought into our lives served as a cushion, I am sure, for the sterner life which was ahead for all of us.”

Learie Constantine (1901–1971) West Indian cricketer, lawyer, politician and diplomat

The Changing Face of Cricket (1969)

“Fire will attract more attention than any other cry for help.”

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) American artist

“Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Source: Eragon

“There is much you can learn from books and scrolls. These books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Source: Eragon

“Atra gulai un ilian tauthr ono un atra ono waise skolir fra rauthr. - Let luck and happiness follow you and may you be shielded from misfortune.”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Source: Eragon

“Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life."

The most importnant truth in my life, if you ask me, and he got it all right”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Source: Eragon

“I'm really very happy if people can connect at all to anything I do. I don't really mind if people mishear lyrics or misunderstand what the story is. I think that's what you have to let go of when you send it out in the world.”

Kate Bush (1958) British recording artist; singer, songwriter, musician and record producer

Source: As quoted in "Kate Bush Speaks" by Owen Myers in Fader (23 November 2016)
Context: I'm really very happy if people can connect at all to anything I do. I don't really mind if people mishear lyrics or misunderstand what the story is. I think that's what you have to let go of when you send it out in the world. I'm sure with a lot of paintings, people don't understand what the painter originally meant, and I don't really think that matters. I just think if you feel something, that's really the ideal goal. If that happens, then I'm really happy.

“You always get more respect when you don't have a happy ending.”

Julia Quinn (1970) American novelist

“Apathetic Ignorance

When someone tells you something, you know is false and thus displays their ignorance; and you’re not in the frame of mind or mood to challenge them; so, you just say; really.”

Gandolfo – (RJ Intindola)

2011

“Don’t seek peace and happiness with the same people and in the same place where you never found it.”

Gandolfo – (RJ Intindola)

1978

“What I have learned is not to pay much attention to those that say, “Money will not make you happy.” To them, I answer, it’s certainly a good place to start. And not having it can make you sad.”

Gandolfo – (RJ Intindola)

1985

“You, who must rely on others for their happiness, will perpetually be planted in a life of grief and sorrow.”

Gandolfo – (RJ Intindola)

1992

“Another Boring Love Story

She was risky at best.
She had a sordid past.
She was complicated.
She was wild.
She had numerous demons.
But she had a loving heart.
But she had a soft smile.
But her tears smelled like morning dew.
But she was intelligent and worldly.
But she intimidated men.
So, I dove in headfirst without a second thought.
And wow; she was a demon.
The End”

Gandolfo – (RJ Intindola)

2005

“Take bread away from me, if you wish,
take air away, but
do not take from me your laughter.”

Pablo Neruda (1904–1973) Chilean poet

“Laughter is the language of the soul.”

Pablo Neruda (1904–1973) Chilean poet

“Mirth is better than Fun & Happiness is better than Mirth.”

William Blake (1757–1827) English Romantic poet and artist

Letter to Revd. Dr. Trusler (1799)
Context: Fun I love, but too much Fun is of all things the most loathsom. Mirth is better than Fun & Happiness is better than Mirth.

“One must dare to be happy.”

Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) American art collector and experimental writer of novels, poetry and plays

“The future that we will never experience is constantly haunting us in the present moment. Thus, taking away our true happiness.”

Mwanandeke Kindembo (1996) Congolese author

“Mood swings are constantly haunting us, even in our dreams, from achieving perfection.”

Mwanandeke Kindembo (1996) Congolese author

“Few men are controlled by reason, and few are pleased by a right purpose. The mob, rather, is led to what was plainly invented for oblivion of its cares. For it supposes that whatever serves its pleasure must also be linked to the happiness of the age. Therefore, let us grant the expenses, and not be forever giving from rational considerations. Sometimes it is useful to play the fool, and so control the joys the people long for.”

Cassiodorus Variae

Bk. 3, no. 51; pp. 70-71.
Variae