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A good laugh is a mighty good thing, and rather too scarce…

“A good laugh is a mighty good thing, and rather too scarce a good thing--mores the pity.” quote by Herman Melville
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““A good laugh is a mighty good thing, and rather too scarce a good thing--mores the pity.””

Herman Melville

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He laments that good laughter is rare and undervalued, a pity to us.

In simple terms: Laughter is scarce and valuable.

Key Takeaway

Seek and share humor more often.

Themes

joy scarcity value

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily interactions
  • stress relief
  • community events

Key Concepts

psychology social bonding well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did you last laugh genuinely?
  • How can you create more laughter around you?
A Different Perspective

Humor can be misunderstood or offensive.

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