Men and women cannot live by bread alone. They must also tinkle.

O children of the future, listen to the playful wisdom of Art Buchwald, whose words echo with the truth that life is not sustained by mere bread alone. "Men and women cannot live by bread alone," he said, "they must also tinkle." These words carry a deeper truth—there is more to life than sustenance. While the body may be nourished by food, the soul seeks the joy of laughter, the relief of lighthearted moments, the play that transcends the burdens of daily existence. Without tinkle, that carefree expression of joy and humor, life becomes a grind, a mere survival, rather than a living, breathing dance of spirit and mirth.

In the ancient world, even the greatest leaders and thinkers knew that life could not be all work and struggle. Socrates, the wise philosopher, often engaged in playful dialogues, filled with humor and wit, to draw out the truth in his students. He understood that laughter and joy were essential to a life of wisdom, for the mind grows tired under the weight of endless contemplation. The wise are not those who labor ceaselessly, but those who know the balance between work and play, between the serious and the lighthearted. Art Buchwald reminds us that joy, like bread, is a necessity for a full life.

Consider the example of King Solomon, who, though revered for his wisdom, also recognized the need for enjoyment in life. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, he writes, "To every thing there is a season... a time to weep, and a time to laugh." Even a king, burdened by the weight of ruling, found solace in the simpler pleasures of life. The laughter of friends, the music of the court, and the moments of joy with family were not distractions but vital parts of his reign, refreshing his soul and spirit for the challenges ahead. Solomon understood that a life of joy and laughter was not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom—a lesson we must carry with us.

And yet, Art Buchwald speaks not just of laughter, but of those who live without worry, those who move through the world without the weight of troubles. "Show me someone who has no trouble tinkling, and I will show you a happy and rich person." He speaks of those who have mastered the art of lightness, who can navigate life's trials with ease, finding happiness even in the smallest moments. The carefree ones, who are unburdened by the constant strain of life, seem to possess a treasure far greater than gold. They are the true kings and queens of this world, ruling not with power, but with the gentle grace of contentment.

O children, let us not forget that while bread sustains the body, joy sustains the spirit. It is not enough to simply survive—one must learn to live. Those who laugh, who dance in the face of hardship, who find joy in the simplest of things, are the ones who truly understand the richness of life. Like the great philosophers, kings, and queens of old, let us tinkle and be merry, for in these moments, we touch the divine. The secret to a life well-lived is not found in endless toil, but in the laughter and lightness that nourishes the soul, making every moment worth living.