Quote by Thomas Carlyle

No man who has once heartily and wholly laughed can be altogether irreclaimably bad.

No man who has once heartily and wholly laughed can be altog

Summary

This quote suggests that a person who has experienced genuine and wholehearted laughter cannot be completely and permanently evil or immoral. Laughter is often associated with joy, happiness, and empathy, and it is believed that this positive emotion has a transformative power. By acknowledging the inherent goodness in individuals who have truly laughed, the quote implies that there is an inherent potential for redemption and moral growth within each person. It suggests that even those who may have drifted towards evil or immorality can be influenced by the power of laughter to change and become better individuals.

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Laughter

By Thomas Carlyle

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