They but appear a solemn People,- worshipping Laughter, rather, as a serious, indeed holy, Force in Nature, never to be invok'd idly.
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In Thomas Pynchon's "Mason & Dixon," the author describes a community that seemingly engages in a deep, solemn worship of laughter. Rather than viewing it as mere amusement, they regard laughter as a significant and sacred element in the fabric of existence. This perspective implies that laughter holds a weighty importance, demanding respect and solemnity in its appreciation.
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