"You are not angry with people when you laugh at them. Humor teaches tolerance"
- W. Somerset Maugham
About this Quote
This quote by W. Somerset Maugham suggests that poking fun at people does not necessarily suggest being upset with them. Instead, humor can be used as a device to teach resistance towards others. It implies that humor can help people view their distinctions with others in an easy going way, which can aid them come to be extra accepting and recognizing of others. Maugham appears to be suggesting that wit can be an effective tool for fostering connections and advertising harmony in between individuals from varied histories. In general, this quote highlights the importance of embracing our distinctions and finding commonalities via wit as well as giggling.
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