Quote by Jean Paul

No one is more profoundly sad as one who laughs too much.

No one is more profoundly sad as one who laughs too much.

Summary

This quote suggests that excessive laughter can be a mask for inner sadness. It implies that those who laugh excessively may be trying to hide or cope with their profound sadness by putting up a faÃ§ade of constant amusement. It implies that true despair can often hide behind a cheerful exterior, indicating that excessive laughter may be a defense mechanism used to avoid facing one's deep sadness.

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