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John Kenneth Galbraith

Humor is richly rewarding to the person who employs it. It has some value in gaining and holding attention, but it has no persuasive value at all.

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Using humor benefits the person who makes others laugh by providing enjoyment and capturing interest. However, humor alone cannot convince or change someone's opinion effectively.

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