Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater

Beware of him who hates the laugh of a child.

Beware of him who hates the laugh of a child.

Summary

This quote serves as a cautionary reminder about the nature of individuals who harbor hatred towards the innocent and joyous laughter of children. It implies that such individuals may possess malevolent intentions or a dark perspective on life. The quote suggests that this kind of aversion towards something as pure and positive as a child's laughter is a red flag, an indicator of a potentially harmful or troubled character. It encourages us to be wary of those who demonstrate this hatred, as their attitudes might be indicative of deeper, more sinister issues.

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