Quote by Francis Bacon

When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. They never forgive the loss of their prerogative.

When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many frie

Summary

This quote suggests that when a person adopts a lighthearted or humorous approach to their troubles or problems, it may lead to the loss of friends. By laughing at their own miseries, they unwittingly undermine the importance of their friends' role as confidants or sympathizers. As a result, friends may interpret it as a lack of seriousness or emotional investment in the relationship, ultimately leading to resentment or an unwillingness to forgive 'the loss of their prerogative' to be there for the person in need.

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