To laugh is to risk appearing the fool; to weep is to risk a... - Théophile Gautier

This quote is attributed to Théophile Gautier.

"To laugh is to risk appearing the fool; to weep is to risk appearing sentimental; but to refrain from either is to risk appearing dead."

Théophile Gautier Humor

Poet Novelist French 1811–1872

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