The words of prominent humorists of the past are often a good source for current laughter and fun. Almost forgotten today, but a star entertainer in the time of Abraham Lincoln, Josh Billings (1818 – 1885) traveled the small towns and cities of the nation bringing cheer and fun to isolated citizens. His career overlapped that of Mark Twain (1835-1910) who left a more enduring literary legacy.
Comments show his commitment to spreading mirth: “Laughter is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it in only one spot.” and “There is no fun in medicine, but there is a lot of medicine in fun.” Medicine today is still no fun, but overall it must taste a lot better than most 19th century concoctions.
By clicking on the Internet, the reader can enjoy some of his humorous advice like:
1. “Be kind to your mother-in-law, but pay for her board at some good hotel.”
2. “A puppy plays with every pup he meets, but an old dog has few associates.”
3. “Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things that ought to be done.”
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