Praxis Grammatica - Too Much Laughter

The 17th century Praxis Grammatica quotes Epictetus on the desirability of moderating your hilarity.

[ 308 ] Risus nec multus sit, nec ob multa. (Epictetus) .
[Anglice (English Translation)]

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