Quote by George Bernard Shaw

THE HE-ANCIENT: When a thing is funny, search it for a hidden truth STREPHON: Yes; and take all the fun out of it.

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Summary

This quote implies that humor often contains a deeper or concealed truth. The line is a dialogue between The He-Ancient and Strephon, where the former suggests that jokes or humorous situations should be examined for any underlying meanings. However, Strephon sarcastically responds by saying that analyzing humor in such a way will take away the fun from it. The quote brings attention to the potential insights and depth that humor can offer, while acknowledging that investigating the truth behind it may challenge the pure enjoyment found in comedic moments.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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