"Humore is an affirmation of man's dignity, a declaration of man's superiority to all that befalls him."

Great use they have, when in the hands

Of one like me, who understands,

Who understands the time and place,

The person, manner, and the grace,

Which fools neglect; so that we find,

If all the requisites are join'd,

From whence a perfect joke must spring,

A joke's a very serious thing.