Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.

Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exh

Summary

This quote suggests that both laughter and tears are natural responses to difficult and tiring experiences. However, the speaker expresses a personal preference forlaughter because it is less burdensome. Laughing is seen as a lighter and more positive way to cope with frustration, as it doesn't entail the need to deal with the aftermath of tears, which might involve emotional cleanup and recovery. Ultimately, the quote highlights the speaker's inclination towards finding humor as a means of overcoming challenges without the heaviness that tears can bring.

By Kurt Vonnegut

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