The magical power of words that make people laugh! A collection of quotes that lighten the heart
You know those moments in everyday conversation when a single remark suddenly changes the mood of the room?Those spontaneous, laugh-inducing one-liners or surreal jokes have long been loved as words that make people laugh.In fact, many great figures who left their mark on history also left behind a wealth of witty quotes that can bring the house down.In this article, we’ve gathered amusing one-liners you’ll want to share with someone right away.From sharp, ironic quips to chuckle-worthy zingers, enjoy the depth of language as you read!
The magical words that make people laugh! A collection of uplifting quotes (1–10)
When your friends start complimenting you by saying you look young, it’s a sign you’ve gotten older.Mark Twain
There are people who say, “I try to look young because I want to stay young forever,” but from the perspective of those who prefer acting one’s age, it comes off as, “Forever dressing too young is embarrassing.” Well, it may just be a difference in how people feel, but still, no one wants to grow older in an unflattering way.
I wonder if Mark Twain, famous as the author of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer series, was ever told, “You look so young.” Given that he wrote such stories that stir the spirit of adventure, his heart was surely young.
In any case, it’s a compliment, so please don’t take offense or snap back about it!
If you want to make God laugh, tell Him about your plans for the future.Woody Allen
Woody Allen, who kept making impeccably stylish, urban films like Annie Hall and The Purple Rose of Cairo.
His scripts are packed to the brim with dazzling lines.
This saying, too, is the sort of roundabout phrasing you can imagine Woody Allen using: “God knows everything, so He’s aware of human hopes and desires for the future—and smiles cynically.” It can also be read as a chic way of saying, “In the end, a person’s life is pretty small.” Why not try dropping it on a date?
Politicians don’t even believe what they themselves are saying, so they’re surprised when others believe them.Charles de Gaulle
Do you know Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport? It’s named after the French president Charles de Gaulle.
Japan doesn’t yet have any airports named after people, right? There have long been plenty of jokes about politicians—like “There isn’t much difference between politicians who go to parliament and those who go to prison,” and “Politicians vote to raise their own allowances.” And this quote from de Gaulle also pokes fun at politicians in a self-deprecating way, doesn’t it? How can we cultivate good politicians? That’s what I’d like us to discuss first!
People marry for the wrong reasons and divorce for the right ones.Michiko Miyamoto
Nonfiction writer Michiko Miyamoto has published many works on relationships between men and women, such as “New York of Women and Men” and “Twelve Chapters About Men.” And this quote is also about the biggest event between the sexes: marriage.
Perhaps it’s only natural to think, “We loved each other so much when we got married—so why do we fight all the time now…?” Mark Twain also left a somewhat sardonic remark about marriage: “If you want to be happy for three days, get married; if you want to be happy for life, learn to fish.” If you’re not married yet, take this as food for thought!
Cinderella was able to become happy because she went out at night.Hideo Higashikokubaru
Hideo Higashikokubaru has become a full-fledged politician—of course, he’s famous as the former governor of Kumamoto Prefecture—and I wonder if fewer people now remember him in his prime as a comedy performer.
Within Takeshi’s Army, led by Beat Takeshi, he was a central figure who could play both the fool and the straight man.
These words of his are so sharp that anyone can’t help but chuckle—true high-level comedy.
Calling the story of someone whose unwavering desire to attend a ball brings about a miracle “a night out” was a masterstroke.
It’s a delightful little anecdote that makes you want to share it with someone.
If you don’t want to meet any fools, the first thing to do is break your own mirror.François Rabelais
François Rabelais, a leading figure of the French Renaissance, is also known for works such as Gargantua and Pantagruel.
These words, by a historical writer active in the field of parody novels, express a view on encounters with foolish people.
The very idea of not wanting to meet a fool is the most foolish thought of all, he conveys with humor, adding that if you break the mirror you can avoid meeting a fool.
Rather than deciding that those around you are foolish, it advises that you should first reflect on yourself.
Love. Mistaking an ordinary girl for a goddess.Henry Louis Mencken
Henry Louis Mencken, who made his mark in America as a journalist, is known for his sharp, often humorous critiques.
These words, from a popular critic who fought his battles through discourse, express his view of what love is like.
When we’re in love, we tend to see the other person as special—but that may just be a projection.
The quote suggests that love might distort our accuracy of judgment, and it seems to recommend keeping a cool head.