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Community Quote by Terry Tempest Williams

“Community is extremely intimate. When we talk about humor, I love that you know when you're home because there is laughter in the room, there is humor, there is shorthand. That is about community.” quote by Terry Tempest Williams
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“Community is extremely intimate. When we talk about humor, I love that you know when you're home because there is laughter in the room, there is humor, there is shorthand. That is about community.”

Terry Tempest Williams

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Nature of Home, Terry Tempest Williams, 2015

Humor creates intimacy; shared laughter signals belonging and community.

In simple terms: Humor builds close community bonds.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humor in shared spaces.

Themes

community humor intimacy

Mood

warm inclusive

Type

social observational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • friend group chats
  • workplace breaks
  • online forums

Key Concepts

social bonding shared experience communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments of humor make you feel at home?
  • How can you use humor to include others?
A Different Perspective

Humor may exclude those who don’t share the same references.

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