FUN
Definitions: (1) lively playfulness; merriment; amusement; sport; recreation; joking frivolity; (2) a source or cause of enjoyable distraction <as a game or an amusing person or thing>; fun-loving
Comment: You might tease a friend with a bit of banter, but there is no “fun” in making fun of someone.
Quotes:
Make space in your life for the things that matter, for family and friends, love and generosity, fun and joy. — Rabbi Lord Jonathan Henry Sacks (1948-2020) British philosopher & theologian
The Universal Zulu Nation stands to acknowledge wisdom, understanding, freedom, justice and equality, peace, unity, love, having fun, work, overcoming the negative through the positive, science, mathematics, faith, facts, and the wonders of God, whether we call him Allah, Jehovah, Yahweh, or Jah. — Lance Taylor [aka: Afrika Bambaataa] (1957-) American DJ & rapper
Celebrated: USA Fun Day is on April 1st. International Fun at Work Day is on April 1st.
GUSTO
Definitions: (1) enthusiastic and vigorous enjoyment or appreciation; (2) vitality marked by an abundance of energy and enthusiasm
Derivation: Latin, “taste”
Quotes:
No matter how carefully you plan your goals they will never be more than pipe dreams unless you pursue them with gusto. — William Clement Stone (1902-2002) American author & philanthropist
God has placed within each of us an immeasurable, unique gift. It is our duty to live that out to the full and to encourage one another with gusto. — Merle Dandridge (1975-) American actress & singer