Who said "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people."?

This quote is attributed to Thales of Miletus.

Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. - Thales of Miletus

"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people."

Thales of Miletus Humor

Philosopher Ancient Greek 624–546

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