Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep an' it keeps on laughin'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness attracts attention while sadness often goes unnoticed or mocked.
- In plain terms
- People notice joy more than sadness.
- What can you take from it?
- Joy draws crowd, sadness fades.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you get more support when happy or sad?
- Why do people react differently to joy and pain?
Another view
True friends notice and support you in sadness too.
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