Comedy Quote by OSHO
“Laughter certainly is very special. Your whole body laughs. Each atom, each cell of your body laughs, participates in it. I have always been against seriousness. I have never compared them, but you can see why I am against seriousness. Seriousness can never be total. It is always partial, the very other extreme of laughter. It goes on becoming narrower and narrower and narrower. The more serious you are, the more narrow you become. The more you go towards laughter, the more wide and the more open, the more vulnerable, the more total, you become. Laughter has something religious. Seriousness is sick and irreligious.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Art of Living, OSHO, 1995
Laughter expands openness and wholeness, while seriousness narrows perspective; humor is a spiritual practice.
In simple terms: Laughter opens; seriousness narrows.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humor for a fuller life.
Themes
humor
spirituality
seriousness
openness
vulnerability
Mood
joyful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- stress relief
- public speaking
- creative work
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt narrowed by seriousness?
- How can laughter deepen connection?
A Different Perspective
Excessive seriousness can hinder emotional health.
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