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.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Laughter is depicted as effortless and melodious, while weeping is often a choked, humiliating fight.
- In plain terms
- Laughter sounds perfect and natural, but crying is hard and ugly.
- What can you take from it?
- It is easier to laugh than to cry genuinely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we find laughter more attractive than crying?
- How does your voice sound when you cry?
Another view
Crying can also be melodic or healing, not just choked and humiliating.
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