Crying Quotes
I laugh because I must not cry, that is all, that is all.
"I laugh because I must not cry, that is all, that is all."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
Humour can provide temporary relief when sorrow or responsibility feels overwhelming. The line describes laughter as a way of enduring pain, rather than evidence that the pain is absent.
Key takeaway:
Laughter and sadness can exist together.
Origin of the quote
Frequently presented as an anecdotal Lincoln remark from the Civil War period. This review did not establish a contemporary primary account for the post's exact repeated wording.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe quoted saying is reproduced in Lincoln collections, but the exact occasion and first-hand witness were not independently established here. Retain an attribution qualifier.
