Zen teaches that once we can open up to the inevitability of our demise, we can begin to transform that situation and lighten up about it.

Now, a recent study from cardiologists at the University of Maryland, has shown that laughter may have a beneficial effect on the heart.

Though snails are exceedingly slow, There is one thing I'd like to know. If I out run 'em round the yard, How come they beat me to the chard?

A little perspective, like a little humor, goes a long way.

Humor can help you cope with the unbearable so that you can stay on the bright side of things until the bright side actually comes along.

There are no language barriers when you are smiling.

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.

Laughing is also good for your respiratory system.

Our attitudes are the crayons that color our world.

In every job, relationship, or life situation there is inevitably some turbulence. Learn to laugh at it. It is part of what you do and who you are.

Humor can alter any situation and help us cope at the very instant we are laughing.

One of the biggest favors that you can do for yourself is to accept your loved ones for who they are, and not be constantly disappointed because they are not who you think they should be.

All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love.

The years have gone by quickly. Death sits in the seat next to me. We make a lovely couple.

The heart clings to collected treasure. Stored-up possessions get between me and God. Where my treasure is, there is my trust, my security, my comfort, my God. Treasure means idolatry.

Books are like tweets, except longer.

‎Faith, if it is ever right about anything, is right by accident

The animadversions of critics are commonly such as may easily provoke the sedatest writer to some quickness of resentment and asperity of reply.

Incrementalism ceases to be a good strategy when there's a cliff on the route.

When I die, don't bring me to the hospital. Bring me to Anfield. I was born there and will die there.