Quote by Louis Untermeyer, Prayer for Thi

Laughter shall drown the raucous shout;And, though these shelt

Laughter shall drown the raucous shout;And, though these she

Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests that laughter has the power to suppress and overcome loud and disruptive behavior. Despite the chaos and noise around, laughter can serve as a calming force. It implies that laughter possesses the ability to bring harmony and tranquility, overpowering the clamor and turmoil in our surroundings. This affirmation highlights the uplifting and transformative nature of laughter in not only diffusing tense situations but also contrasting with boisterousness.

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By Louis Untermeyer, Prayer for Thi

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