Skip to content

Jokes Quote by Lois McMaster Bujold

“Only the saints would joke so about the gods, because it was either joke or scream, and they alone knew it was all the same to the gods.” quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
Download Open image
“Only the saints would joke so about the gods, because it was either joke or scream, and they alone knew it was all the same to the gods.”

Lois McMaster Bujold

About This Quote

The quote suggests that jokes about gods are both humor and a scream, implying that divine beings perceive human humor and suffering similarly.

In simple terms: Jokes about gods blend humor and anguish.

Key Takeaway

Consider the dual nature of humor toward the divine.

Themes

mythology humor existence

Mood

contemplative enigmatic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • theological debate
  • literary analysis
  • creative storytelling

Key Concepts

divine perception human suffering philosophical irony

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to joke and scream at the same time?
  • How do gods interpret human humor?
A Different Perspective

It may oversimplify complex theology.

3.8 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by Lois McMaster Bujold

Explore all 392 Lois McMaster Bujold quotes

More Jokes quotes

Browse all 4,278 Jokes quotes