Quote by Pierre De Beaumarchais

I hasten to laugh at everything, for fear of being obliged to weep.

I hasten to laugh at everything, for fear of being obliged t

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker chooses to maintain a lighthearted and humorous approach to life, as a means of avoiding or escaping sadness and sorrow. Laughing at everything becomes a defense mechanism or coping strategy, preventing the vulnerability of facing and experiencing deeper emotions. It suggests a fear of emotional pain and a preference for superficial amusement, even if it means suppressing genuine and necessary moments of grieving or sadness.

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By Pierre De Beaumarchais

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