Laughter is man's most distinctive emotional expression.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Laughter is highlighted as a unique and defining human emotional trait.
- In plain terms
- Laughter is a special human emotion.
- What can you take from it?
- Laughter is a unique human trait.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What other emotions define us?
- Is humor universal across cultures?
Another view
Other animals may display similar behaviors.
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