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Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm, unless thou art raw.

Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou

Summary

In this quote, the speaker advises not to be offended by a joke. They liken a joke to someone throwing salt at you, suggesting that if you are resilient and emotionally mature (not being "raw"), you will not be harmed by it. The quote implies that taking jokes too seriously or personally can lead to unnecessary hurt feelings, while maintaining a lighthearted approach can help navigate such situations without negative consequences.

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