Humour and Wisdom Speech – 1

"Warm greetings to all my respected teachers and dear fellow students!

Today, we have chosen a very different topic for speech delivery, i.e. Speech on Humour and Wisdom. What clicks you the moment you hear these two words – Humour and Wisdom? Don’t these words sound too familiar and relatable? Of course, they do, right! Now, ask yourself if you can engage yourself in a conversation, which is devoid of humor and wisdom. Certainly not possible, right! Thus, we can deduce that both humor and wisdom are the two most essential elements of human nature. Not all human beings are gifted with these essential features; it’s simply because of the fact that they lack these abilities. And, not in every one you’d come across both the characteristics. Say for instance, if one person is full of humour; the chances could be such that he may be devoid of wisdom; whereas the other person would be very wise, but may lack humorous elements.

However, the combination of wisdom and humour is a terrific one and if an individual has got both then he/she is got to be really smart. Isn’t it? It is said that though humour may not have wisdom, but wisdom has the ability to give rise to a healthy humour. Wisdom is the oxygen of brain while humour acts as a catalyst for brain. When we are possessed of both required wisdom and good humour, we feel happy and satisfied from within.

If you look back in history, you will realize that there were many wise people born who were gifted with a good sense of humour. For instance, there was Albert Einstein, known as a great scientists and physicist, who laid down before the world many of his scientific thoughts in a great humorous way. Please allow me to mention one of his popular quotes here: “Falling in love is not at all the most stupid thing that people do – but gravitation cannot be held responsible for it.”

However, there is a very thin line drawn between humour and crudity. Being humorous doesn’t imply that you can insult somebody or pass derogatory remarks. I am sure many of us must have observed that in the garb of humour, people tend to make someone a butt of joke or feel others let down through their funny comments. Such humour has no connection with wisdom, whatsoever. Actual humor is called healthy humour and has got a deep connection with wisdom. A wise man thinks many times before he/she says anything in front of others so that the line of decency is not crossed.

It’s true that laughter is the food of a healthy living, so make the most of it, but keep in mind not to hurt anyone’s sentiments, otherwise you will appear boorish in front of others. Don’t force yourself to sound funny in front of others, let your personality traits flow on its own and let people accept you the way you are. But of course, you can cultivate the wealth of wisdom and influence people rightfully through that.

If anyone feels like adding anything to what I have said, please feel free to raise your hand.

Thank You!
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