Comedy Quote by OSHO
“But laughter is in some way unique; when you laugh, you are also total in it. A laughter which is not total will be phony, a pretension, just a performance. So when you laugh, you also laugh totally. That is the only act you do totally -- so you know that laughter is total. If you see me laughing, it is a natural conclusion that it is a total act, because it corresponds with your experience. You cannot laugh partially. Try, and you will fail. You can laugh only totally. That is a unique quality about laughter. That's why I had made a meditation of it -- because of its unique quality: in laughter you are total without anyone saying to you, Be total.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: OSHO discourse on laughter, date unknown
Laughter must be wholehearted; half‑hearted laughter is in.
In simple terms: True laughter is complete.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to laugh fully.
Themes
authenticity
joy
mindfulness
Mood
lighthearted
insightful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- meditation sessions
- stress relief
- creative work
Key Concepts
presence
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you last laugh without reservation?
- What stops you from fully expressing joy?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms may suppress genuine laughter.
