To laugh at your own misfortunes is the first sign of wisdom... - Juvenal

"To laugh at your own misfortunes is the first sign of wisdom."

Juvenal Humor

Poet Satirist Ancient Rome 60–130

More from Juvenal

"Bread and circuses - that is what the people desire."

"Nothing is so unbelievable that oratory cannot make it acceptable."

"Who will guard the guards themselves?"

"Honesty is praised and starves."

"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."