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One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty.

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This quote by Jane Austen highlights the importance of humor and wit in our interactions with others. It suggests that constantly finding amusement in someone may lead to the discovery of something clever or humorous about them.
Quote by Jane Austen
Writer, British
Jane Austen was an English writer known for her novels, which often criticize and satirize the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.
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