I have known sorrow--therefore I
May laugh with you, O friend, more merrily
Than those who never sorrowed upon earth
And know not laughter's worth.
I have known laughter--therefore I
May sorrow with you far more tenderly
Than those who never guess how sad a thing
Seems merriment to one heart's suffering.
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Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.
Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.
I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.
I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.
A man isn't poor if he can still laugh.
A man isn't poor if he can still laugh.
Low gurgling laughter, as sweet
As the swallow's song i' the South,
And a ripple of dimples read more
Low gurgling laughter, as sweet
As the swallow's song i' the South,
And a ripple of dimples that, dancing, meet
By the curves of a perfect mouth.
A hearty laugh gives one a dry cleaning, while a good cry is a wet wash.
A hearty laugh gives one a dry cleaning, while a good cry is a wet wash.
If every word I said could make you laugh, I'd talk forever...
If every word I said could make you laugh, I'd talk forever...
A gentleman is often seen, but very seldom heard to laugh.
A gentleman is often seen, but very seldom heard to laugh.
