Humor Quote by Maggie Stiefvater
““Kissing's a lot like laughing. If the joke's funny, it doesn't matter how long it's been since you last heard one.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, 2012
Laughter and kissing share spontaneity; genuine joy makes both feel effortless regardless of time since the last experience.
In simple terms: Joyful intimacy feels effortless like a good laugh.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments of genuine joy.
Themes
intimacy
humor
spontaneity
Mood
lighthearted
warm
reflective
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- first dates
- reconnecting with old friends
- celebrating milestones
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional connection
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you last laugh freely?
- How can you bring that ease into relationships?
A Different Perspective
If the humor is forced, the intimacy may feel shallow.
![“I think-I need to ask an embarrassing question. Do you think I could borrow a pair of scrubs? I-uh-my pants-" "Oh!" Cried the poor nurse. "Yes. Absolutely. I'll be right back." [...] "Thanks," I mumbled. "I'll just change here. He's not looking at anything at the moment." I gestured toward Sam…” quote by Maggie Stiefvater](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cd6/maggie-stiefvater-76_curtains_i-think-i-need-to-ask-an-embarrassing-qu_8591.jpg)
![“[S]ometimes, when you are a food person, the possible irrelevance of what you are doing doesn’t cross your mind until it’s too late. (Once, for example, when I was just starting out in the food business, I was hired by the caper people to develop a lot of recipes using capers, and it was weeks of…” quote by Nora Ephron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d79/nora-ephron-1217_business_s-ometimes-when-you-are-a-food-person-th_980.jpg)
