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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is not anger but laughter that kills.
- In plain terms
- Laughter, not anger, is destructive.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware how humor can harm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has humor hurt you?
- How can you balance humor and seriousness?
Another view
Laughter can also heal, not only harm.
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