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“Laughter not time destroyed my voice And put that crack in it, And when the moon's pot-bellied I get a laughing fit.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Laughter not time destroyed my voice And put that crack in it, And when the moon's pot-bellied I get a laughing fit.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

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

Laughter, when it fades, leaves a lingering ache, especially under strange circumstances, prompting uncontrollable mirth.

In simple terms: Laughter fades, leaving a lingering ache.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humor even when it feels forced.

Themes

humor vulnerability loneliness

Mood

melancholy reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • nighttime introspection
  • social gatherings
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology emotional expression artistic metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does laughter become a coping mechanism?
  • How does humor reveal hidden emotions?
A Different Perspective

Humor can mask deeper pain.

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