The people who must never have power are the humorless. To impossible certainties of rectitude they ally tedium and uniformity.

Christopher Hitchens
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When we think of "humorless" we usually think of those who are unable to laugh at themselves, who can't see the humor in their own lives. And certainly anyone who is humorless will never find themselves in a position of power. If you want to be powerful, you need to find a way to laugh at your mistakes and failures, and this will help you to learn from them and be better as a result.

Source: Arguably: Selected Essays

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