Jest Quote by Miguel de Cervantes
“Jests that give pains are no jests.”
About This Quote
Jokes that cause pain are not true jokes; they fail to bring humor.
In simple terms: Painful jokes aren't jokes.
Key Takeaway
Avoid humor that harms.
Themes
ethics
comedy
empathy
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- stand‑up
- online memes
- social interactions
Key Concepts
philosophy
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes humor constructive?
- When is discomfort acceptable in comedy?
A Different Perspective
Some argue satire must provoke discomfort.
![“Some [jests] are becoming to a gentleman, others are not; see that you choose such as become you . Irony better befits a gentleman than buffoonery; the ironical man jokes to amuse himself, the buffoon to amuse other people.” quote by Aristotle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/250/aristotle-78_irony_some-jests-are-becoming-to-a-gentleman-o_1343006.jpg)
