John WebsterWhat a strange creature is a laughing fool, As if a man were created to no use But only to show his teeth.
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The quote, “What a strange creature is a laughing fool,As if a man were created to no useBut only to show his teeth” is attributed to William Shakespeare. It is commonly known as the "Who can look on irony" quotation. The source of the quote is unknown. However, the words "laughing fool" does not appear in any of Shakespeare's works, while "as if a man were created to no use" appears in Henry IV Part II .
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