Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.

Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more tha

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of life, suggesting that even in the face of death, humor still persists, just as seriousness can permeate moments of laughter. It emphasizes that the existence of humor does not negate the significance or gravity of life's serious aspects, just as laughter does not diminish the weight of its somber moments. In essence, the quote argues that life encompasses both laughter and sorrow, and neither cancels out the other.

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