The Secret of Laughter
Humorous Quotes by Terry Pratchett
"Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
"Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one."
"The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."
1. The Secret of Laughter
In our lives, almost all of us enjoy happiness, beauty, and love, but also face fear, pain, loss, and frustration. But when down, the best medicine for healing is the simple act of laughter.
Research shows children laugh about 400 times a day, but adults only about 15 times. What a shame when we allow life to become serious as we grow older. But by looking for opportunities for laughter, we can improve emotional health, find greater happiness, and even add years to our lives.
Nothing works faster to bring mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Laughter brings these physiological benefits to the body:
Strengthens the immune syst…