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"A laugh is a terrible weapon"

- Kate O'Brien

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This quote by Kate O'Brien speaks to the power of laughter and how it can be utilized as a weapon. Laughter can be utilized to hurt and belittle others, and it can be used to make someone feel small and insignificant. It can be used to mock and ridicule, and it can be utilized to make someone feel embarrassed and ashamed. It can be used to make somebody feel powerless and helpless. Laughter can be used to control and manage, and it can be used to make somebody feel like they do not belong. It can be used to make someone seem like they are not worthwhile of regard or love. Laughter can be an effective tool for those who utilize it to their benefit, and it can be an awful weapon for those who are on the getting end.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Kate O'Brien between December 3, 1897 and August 13, 1974. He/she was a famous Novelist from Ireland. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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