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The only rules comedy can tolerate are those of taste, and the only limitations those of libel
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"The only rules comedy can tolerate are those of taste, and the only limitations those of libel"

- James Thurber

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This quote by James Thurber talks with the suggestion that comedy ought to be restricted by the borders of taste and libel. To put it simply, comedy needs to not stink or hurtful to others. It needs to be considerate and also ideal. Thurber is recommending that comedy ought to be used to bring happiness and laughter, not to injure or disrespect. He is likewise suggesting that funny must not be utilized to spread false details or to libel a person. Funny should be utilized to bring people with each other and to make them laugh, not to tear them apart. By following these regulations of taste and libel, funny can be made use of to bring individuals together and also to create a much more favorable ambience.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Thurber between December 8, 1894 and November 2, 1961. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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