Quote by Philip Dormer Stanhope

I am sure that since I have had the full use of my reason, nobody has heard me laugh.

I am sure that since I have had the full use of my reason, n

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is incapable of finding humor or joyous amusement in their life. They claim that since they have gained the ability to think and reason, laughter has ceased to exist within them. The statement implies an earnest and serious disposition, perhaps emphasizing a lack of lightheartedness or a tendency to focus on rationality and seriousness rather than finding joy in laughter.

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Laughter

By Philip Dormer Stanhope

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