Life is a jest, and all things show it, I thought so once, and now I know it

Of all the griefs that harass the distressed, sure the most bitter is a scornful jest

A jest breaks no bones

Be fond of the man who jests at his scars, if you like; but never believe he is being on the level with you.

Those who can least bear a jest upon themselves, will be most diverted with one passed on others.

All lies and jests, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.