Quote by Malcolm De Chazal

Laughter, while it lasts, slackens and unbraces the mind, weakens the faculties and causes a kind of remissness and dissolution in all the powers of the soul; and thus it may be looked on as weakness in the composition of human nature. But if we consider the frequent relieves we receive from it and how often it breaks the gloom which is apt to depress the mind and damp our spirits, with transient, unexpected gleams of joy, one would take care not to grow too wise for so great a pleasure of life.

Laughter, while it lasts, slackens and unbraces the mind, we

Summary

This quote suggests that laughter may be seen as a weakness in human nature because it relaxes the mind and weakens our abilities. However, it also highlights the importance of laughter as it provides momentary bursts of joy that can alleviate the darkness and sadness that can be present in life. Therefore, the quote advises against becoming too serious or wise to appreciate the pleasures and benefits that laughter brings to our lives.

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