Laughter is nothing else but a sudden glory arising from some sudden conception of some eminency in ourselves, by comparison with the infirmity of others, or with our own formerly.

Summary

This quote suggests that laughter originates from a sense of superiority or triumph we feel when we compare ourselves to the weaknesses or imperfections of others, or even our own previous shortcomings. It implies that laughter serves as a brief moment of exhilaration derived from perceiving our own excellence or progress in relation to others' failures or our personal growth.

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