When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth.

Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

Humor is the ability to discern in a kindly way the folly in what is considered normal, sublime behavior, and to discern the discrepancy in what appears as a truth.

Among other common lies, we have the silent lie - the deception which one conveys by simply keeping still and concealing the truth. Many obstinate truth-mongers indulge in this dissipation, imagining that if they speak no lie, they lie not at all.

Homely truth is unpalatable.

When in doubt tell the truth. It will confound your enemies and astound your friends.