One laugh of a child will make the holiest day more sacred still.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ingersoll highlights the purity and impact of a child's laughter, suggesting it elevates even the most solemn occasions.
- In plain terms
- A child laughing can make any serious day better.
- What can you take from it?
- Joy from children has a unique spiritual power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What brings you peace in hard times?
- How do you preserve innocence?
Another view
Not all children experience pure joy; reality is often harsher.
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