Laughed Quote by Don DeLillo
““She was plain except when she laughed. She was someone on the subway. She wore loose skirts and plain shoes and was full-figured and maybe a little clumsy but when she laughed there was a flare in nature, an unfolding of something half hidden and dazzling.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: White Noise, Don DeLillo, 1985
A woman appears ordinary, but her laughter reveals a hidden, dazzling vitality that contrasts with her mundane appearance.
In simple terms: Her laugh shows hidden brilliance beneath a plain exterior.
Key Takeaway
Notice the extraordinary in everyday people.
Themes
appearance
joy
hidden depth
humanity
Mood
contemplative
warm
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- social interactions
- observing strangers
- appreciating moments of joy
- creative writing prompts
Key Concepts
laughter as revelation
contrast between exterior and interior
beauty in ordinary
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments reveal unexpected beauty in others?
- How does laughter change perception?
A Different Perspective
May idealize or romanticize ordinary people.
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