He Who Gets Slapped (1924). Victor Sjöström

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In the grim comedy of life, it has been wisely said that the last laught is the best.

Laughter – the bitterest and most subtle death to hope.

A strange thing, the heart of man – that loves, suffers and despairs – yet has courage to hope, believe – and love – again.

What is it in human nature that makes people quick to laugh when someone else gets slapped – whether the slap be spiritual, mental – or physical?

It is when we are happiest that life strikes us, Consuelo.

You see – I am happy – I am smiling – a fool is always smiling.

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