Quote#Art
[M]ost of the appearing mirth in the world is not mirth, but art. The…
Quote byRobert South · 1634–1716
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions (1727), "A Further Account of the Nature and Measures of Conscience" (Sermon preached at Christ Church, Oxon, October 30, 1692). Vol. 1, p. 395..
English (original)
[M]ost of the appearing mirth in the world is not mirth, but art. The wounded spirit is not seen, but walks under a disguise.
— Robert South
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