Quote by Emo Philips

He taught me never to smile, which helps me when I visit disaster sites.

He taught me never to smile, which helps me when I visit dis

Summary

This quote suggests that someone has had an influential figure in their life who taught them not to smile. This lesson has proven valuable when they visit disaster sites, implying that not smiling allows them to maintain a certain level of seriousness and empathy in the face of tragedy. It indicates that the person believes that suppressing a smile aids them in handling or coping with distressing situations more appropriately and respectfully.

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