Who said "Laughter in the face of absurdity is the highest wisdom."?

This quote is attributed to Eugenio Montale.

Laughter in the face of absurdity is the highest wisdom. - Eugenio Montale

"Laughter in the face of absurdity is the highest wisdom."

Eugenio Montale Humor

Poet Italian 1896–1981

"I have no program. I only know that I was born poor, and I wish to die rich."

"The butterfly's dream"

"Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great metamorphosis and still love flowers."

"I believe that life is a journey towards light."

"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."