It is better to write of laughter than of tears, for laughter is the property of man.

The laughter of man is more terrible than his tears, and takes more forms / hollow, heartless, mirthless, maniacal.

Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words.

The scent of wine, oh how much more agreeable, laughing, praying, celestial and delicious it is than that of oil!

There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

Sometimes they share tears, sometimes they share laughter, sometimes they share both. The president is just there to console them and thank them for their sacrifice.