Comedy Quote by Carole Lombard
“Do you laugh in the right places? Then, you’ll get along, in fair weather or foul. Humor is nothing less than a sense of the fitness of things. Something that’s out of proportion, like an inflated ego, should strike you funny, particularly if it’s your own inflated ego. Otherwise you are pathetic and quite hopeless.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hollywood Press, 1938
Humor reveals excesses; laughing at one's own ego fosters humility and connection.
In simple terms: Laugh at yourself to stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to check ego.
Themes
humor
humility
self-awareness
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- personal reflection
- social gatherings
- stress relief
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
ego management
Questions to Reflect On
- When is self‑critique helpful versus harmful?
- How does humor affect group cohesion?
A Different Perspective
Too much self‑deprecation can erode confidence.
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