You laugh because what's fearful and unknown is also what's funny, you laugh the way a small child will sometimes laugh and cry at the same time when a capering circus clown approaches, knowing it is supposed to be funny... but it is also unknown, full of the unknown's eternal power.Stephen King
About This Quote
The reason people laugh is often because they are afraid. They are afraid of the unknown. Therefore, laughter provides comfort. It helps us get through difficult times.
It helps us to endure difficult circumstances. It helps us to find the power within ourselves to persevere. This quote reminds us of the power of laughter, which can help us get through difficult times and be more confident and resilient when we face them again in the future.
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