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One can know a man from his laugh, and if you like a mans laugh before you know anything of him, you may confidently say
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"One can know a man from his laugh, and if you like a man's laugh before you know anything of him, you may confidently say that he is a good man"

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

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This quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky suggests that an individual's character can be identified by their laugh. It indicates that an individual's laugh can be a sign of their character and moral character. Dostoevsky recommends that if you like a person's laugh prior to you understand anything else about them, you can be positive that they are a great person. This quote implies that laughter is a powerful indicator of an individual's character which it can be utilized to make judgements about an individual's moral character. It suggests that laughter is a powerful tool for comprehending a person's character and that it can be used to make judgements about an individual's ethical character. This quote encourages us to take note of the laughter of others and to use it as a tool to figure out the character of the person we are connecting with.

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Fyodor Dostoevsky This quote is written / told by Fyodor Dostoevsky between November 11, 1821 and February 9, 1881. He was a famous Novelist from Russia. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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