We neither laugh alone, nor weep alone, why then should we pray alone?

We neither laugh alone, nor weep alone, why then should we pray alone?

I hasten to laugh at everything for fear of being obliged to weep at it.

I hasten to laugh at everything for fear of being obliged to weep at it.

Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone; For the sad old earth must borrow its read more

Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone; For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own.

The truth is, laughter always sounds more perfect than weeping. Laughter flows in a violent riff and is effortlessly melodic. read more

The truth is, laughter always sounds more perfect than weeping. Laughter flows in a violent riff and is effortlessly melodic. Weeping is often fought, choked, half strangled, or surrendered to with humiliation.

Those who don't know how to weep with their whole heart, don't know how to laugh either.

Those who don't know how to weep with their whole heart, don't know how to laugh either.

Man alone is born crying, lives complaining, and dies disappointed.

Man alone is born crying, lives complaining, and dies disappointed.

Thou hast done a deed whereat valour will weep.

Thou hast done a deed whereat valour will weep.