"Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding." — Agnes Repplier

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Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.

- Agnes Repplier

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Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.