Child Quote by Paul G. Tremblay
“How children attempt to deal with everyday comedies and tragedies, and mortality, is universal and ultimately such a large part of what it means to be human.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing his novel, 2022
Human experience blends humor and sorrow, and confronting death is a universal part of our humanity.
In simple terms: Life mixes comedy, tragedy, and death.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both joy and sorrow.
Themes
humanity
mortality
humor
tragedy
Mood
empathetic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- counseling
- education
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does humor play in coping?
- How does mortality shape meaning?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on tragedy can obscure resilience.
![“Comedy is lively, comedy is joy, and that's what keeps us [people] going, we've got to look forward to little, little happiness's. Little, little joys, and comedy is very, very important, it's a vital. We underestimate its value, but we should see more comedies. Comedy is life giving, it's…” quote by Mel Brooks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/936/mel-brooks-2308_believe_comedy-is-lively-comedy-is-joy-and-that_36043.jpg)
