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There's not a string attuned to mirth But has its chord in melancholy.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “There's not a string attuned to mirth But has its chord in melancholy.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects the duality of human emotions, suggesting that joy is often intertwined with sorrow.
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