“If you should happen, by any unlikely chance, to know a man more blest in a laugh than Scrooge’s nephew, all I can say is, I should like to know him too. Introduce him to me, and I’ll cultivate his acquaintance.”
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About this quote
The line calls you to stop admiring joy from a distance and to seek the people who make life brighter. Don’t wait for luck to bring happiness; meet, learn from, and actively keep company with those who laugh easily. Take responsibility for your circle — build habits and relationships that create real joy, not excuses.
When to use it
- At a family gathering, if someone complains about being unhappy, ask who makes them laugh and then make time to meet that person — learn how they keep their joy.
- When your own days feel dull, use the quote as a challenge: go find people who laugh freely, spend time with them, and copy the routines that sustain their cheer.
- In a team meeting about morale, point to the quote and push leadership to create real moments of shared joy instead of empty perks.
- Before investing your time, choose company that lifts you — prioritize friends whose laughter outshines complaints and actively cultivate those relationships.