Thornton Wilder

"A sense of humor judges one's actions and the actions of others from a wider reference and a longer view and finds them incongruous. It dampens enthusiasm; it mocks hope; it pardons shortcomings; it consoles failure. It recommends moderation."

Thornton Wilder "The Eighth Day"

Wit and Humor

"Marriage is a bribe to make a housekeeper think she's a householder."

Thornton Wilder "Merchant of Yonkers"

Marriage