‘When I was a little child … the cardinal brought me a doll. It was an image of myself, in a robe all broidered over with the arms of England and France.’

Hence that frivolosity of conduct, which pervades all ranks of men, even where the intereſts of eternity are concerned.

Gelotophobes have particular problems understanding facial expressions (Ruch and Proyer, 2008a). A smile may be seen as malevolent, even when no more is intended than a warm, happy, expression of positive emotion, as in teasing.

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