Quote by Lord Chesterfield

In my mind, there is nothing so illiberal, and so ill-bred, as audible laughter.

In my mind, there is nothing so illiberal, and so ill-bred,

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of laughing out loud is both rude and uncivilized. The speaker believes that laughter should be restrained and not expressed audibly. They view audible laughter as a sign of lack of manners and refinement. This perspective likely stems from a belief in the importance of maintaining a composed and controlled demeanor in public settings.

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