Sentence examples similar to sad jest from inspiring English sources

2. J-E-S-T Jest, jest, jest.

J: Judgmental behavior is a sign of ill-conceived self-importance Do not jest at others sad moments; show empathy if someone is grieving Joyful bantering is better than shouting.

After the lawmaker came under fire for comments related to lynching, Trump said it was sad to see her criticized for remarks said in jest.

When Chares once made some remark on his frowning looks, and the Athenians laughed at the jest, "My sullenness," said Phocion, "never yet made any of you sad, but these men's jollities have given you sorrow enough". In like manner Phocion's language, also, was full of instruction, abounding in happy maxims and wise thoughts, but admitted no embellishment to its austere and commanding brevity.

In jest.

Delightful jest!

Surely you jest.

I jest, of course.

Or so I jest.

I jest of course.

Me, Yank,—jest me..