Who said "Humor is the light by which we see in dark places."?

This quote is attributed to Thomas Hardy.

Humor is the light by which we see in dark places. - Thomas Hardy

"Humor is the light by which we see in dark places."

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."