And how do you know that you're mad?
First, I hate all theological controversy: it is wearing to the temper, and is I believe (at all events when viva voce) worse than useless.
Curtsey while you're thinking what to say. It saves time.
'What is the use of a book', thought Alice, 'without pictures or conversations?'
Consider anything, only don’t cry!
While the laughter of joy is in full harmony with our deeper life, the laughter of amusement should be kept apart from it. The danger is too great of thus learning to look at solemn things in a spirit of mockery, and to seek in them opportunities for exercising wit.