The world has always laughed at its own tragedies, that bein... - Austin, John Langshaw

This quote is attributed to Austin, John Langshaw.

"The world has always laughed at its own tragedies, that being the only way in which it has been able to bear them."

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Philosopher British 1911–1960

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