“There is something irresistible about a person is a position of authority with a self-depreciating sense of humor. It instantly binds us to a person, perhaps because we see in him or in her a reflection of what we could be, of what God wants us to be in the midst of our accomplishments: simple, humble, aware of our own limitations, and, of course, joyful.”
-James Martin, SJ. Between Heaven and Mirth
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I’ve long said I don’t enjoy people without at least a touch of self-deprecating humor. If you can’t laugh at yourself, I don’t really care to know you.
Love it. And I loved your post about the New Year Resolution.