Quotes from Allen Klein

When we can find some humor in our upsets, they no longer seem as large or as important as they once did.

Though snails are exceedingly slow, There is one thing I'd like to know. If I out run 'em round the yard, How come they beat me to the chard?

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

When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits.

Humor expands our limited picture frame and gets us to see more than just our problem.

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

Today's business and health care climate may not be pleasant. Cutbacks, pay cuts and layoffs do not make anyone's job easy. But that does not mean that the humor need stop.

Humor can be one of our best survival tools.

Laughter, and the broader category of humor, are key elements in helping us go on with our life after a loss.

While most of us know that we feel better after a good hearty laugh, science, in many cases, is yet to prove why.

Throughout history, great leaders have known the power of humor.

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

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

And, unlike the earlier bombing on the World Trade Center, a major landmark and symbol of the strength of the financial world was, not just damaged but, totally destroyed.

In looking for humor, keep in mind this guideline: Sometimes it takes a little time to see the humor in your upsets you may not find something to laugh about immediately.

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.

Like sheep that get lost nibbling away at the grass because they never look up, we often focus so much on ourselves and our problems that we get lost.

Since the goal of my programs is to show audiences how humor can both help them heal as well as deal with not-so-funny stuff, I decided to discuss the events of the previous week, the pain all of us were feeling, and how humor and some laughter might be beneficial.

While most of us know that we feel better after a good hearty laugh, science, in many cases, is yet to prove why.

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

Sometimes it takes ten seconds to see some humor in your dilemmas, sometimes ten years.

And, unlike the earlier bombing on the World Trade Center, a major landmark and symbol of the strength of the financial world was, not just damaged but, totally destroyed.

Humor can alter any situation and help us cope at the very instant we are laughing.

Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture gray, and your picture will always be bleak. Try adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor, and your picture begins to lighten up.