Quotes
- "Humor can help you cope with the unbearable so that you can stay on the bright side of things until the bright side actually comes along."
- "Humor does not diminish the pain - it makes the space around it get bigger."
- "When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits."
- "Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture gray, and your picture will always be bleak. *Try adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor, and your picture begins to lighten up."
- "The hardest thing you can do is smile when you are ill, in pain, or depressed. But this no-cost remedy is a necessary first half-step if you are to start on the road to recovery."
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