I was irrevocably betrothed to laughter, the sound of which has always seemed to me the most civilized music in the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels deeply committed to laughter and considers it the highest form of culture.
- In plain terms
- Laughter is the best music to this person.
- What can you take from it?
- Valuing joy and humor is a refined trait.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes something civilized?
- Why is laughter important?
Another view
Not all situations call for laughter.
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