Quote by Thomas Hobbes

Sudden glory is the passion which makes those grimaces called laughter.

Sudden glory is the passion which makes those grimaces calle

Summary

This quote suggests that the intense feeling of sudden joy or triumph (sudden glory) is the driving force behind the spontaneous expressions we make, known as laughter. It implies that laughter is a physical manifestation of this passionate emotion, as evidenced by the "grimaces" or playful facial expressions that accompany it. In essence, the quote implies that laughter is a result of experiencing a burst of overwhelming and joyful emotion.

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By Thomas Hobbes

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