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Alice Meynell

The sense of humor has other things to do than to make itself conspicuous in the act of laughter.

Humor

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Humor often works quietly, influencing how we think or feel without needing loud or obvious laughter. It can be subtle and effective even when it doesn’t draw attention to itself through overt amusement.

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