The tragedy of September 11th was so sudden, so enormous, and so horrendous, both in terms of lives lost and global consequences, that this country and the world went into immediate and prolonged shock.

Quote by Allen Klein

Topics: 911 Quotes, 911 Attack Quotes, September 11th Quotes

Whether planned or not, humor takes our mind off of our troubles.

Whether planned or not, humor takes our mind off of our troubles.

The hardest thing you can do is smile when you are ill, in pain, or...

The hardest thing you can do is smile when you are ill, in pain, or...

Advertisers also know that humor can help bond us to their product.

Advertisers also know that humor can help bond us to their product.

It has been said that 80% of what people learn is visual.

It has been said that 80% of what people learn is visual.

No matter what has happened, you too have the power to enjoy yourself.

No matter what has happened, you too have the power to enjoy yourself.

Research has shown that people who volunteer often live longer.

Research has shown that people who volunteer often live longer.

The lesson adults can learn here is that the world is filled with things for...

The lesson adults can learn here is that the world is filled with things for...

Zen teaches that once we can open up to the inevitability of our demise, we...

Zen teaches that once we can open up to the inevitability of our demise, we...

To a child, often the box a toy came in is more appealing than the...

To a child, often the box a toy came in is more appealing than the...

The studies indicate that focusing our attention on someone else, takes our mind off of...

The studies indicate that focusing our attention on someone else, takes our mind off of...

When times get tough, at some point, people instinctively know they need to lighten up...

When times get tough, at some point, people instinctively know they need to lighten up...

And, unlike the earlier bombing on the World Trade Center, a major landmark and symbol...

And, unlike the earlier bombing on the World Trade Center, a major landmark and symbol...

Laughter, and the broader category of humor, are key elements in helping us go on...

Laughter, and the broader category of humor, are key elements in helping us go on...

Humor does not diminish the pain - it makes the space around it get bigger.

Humor does not diminish the pain - it makes the space around it get bigger.

Any attempts at humor immediately after September 11th were deemed tasteless.

Any attempts at humor immediately after September 11th were deemed tasteless.

A little perspective, like a little humor, goes a long way.

A little perspective, like a little humor, goes a long way.

Now, a recent study from cardiologists at the University of Maryland, has shown that laughter...

Now, a recent study from cardiologists at the University of Maryland, has shown that laughter...

Like sheep that get lost nibbling away at the grass because they never look up,...

Like sheep that get lost nibbling away at the grass because they never look up,...

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to...

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to...

Laughing is also good for your respiratory system.

Laughing is also good for your respiratory system.