Who said "Humor is the defense mechanism of the wounded soul."?

This quote is attributed to Thomas Hardy.

Humor is the defense mechanism of the wounded soul. - Thomas Hardy

"Humor is the defense mechanism of the wounded soul."

Thomas Hardy Humor

Novelist Poet English 1840–1928

"The greatest poverty is not to live in a beautiful world."

"Life offers to none a charm that is permanent, the inevitable effect of time is to degrade and destroy."

"Love is a great beautifier."

"There is no greater thing than to be somebody's reason to smile."

"Never underestimate the power of a good laugh."

"Laughter is the best medicine."

"A good laugh is the best medicine."

"Laughter is contagious and wonderful."