Quote by Charles Bukowski

Turgenev was a very serious fellow but he could make me laugh because a truth first encountered can be very funny. When someone else's truth is the same as your truth, and he seems to be saying it just for you, that's great.

Turgenev was a very serious fellow but he could make me laug

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that the encounter with truth can yield amusement, especially when it aligns with our own beliefs. Although Turgenev possessed a serious disposition, his ability to find humor in truth comes from the realization that experiencing another person expressing the very same truth as our own creates a profound sense of connection and delight. The quote highlights the joy and impact of encountering shared truths that feel personal, as they provoke laughter and a sense of shared understanding.

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