"Bien des vérités sont dites en plaisantant"
— Geoffrey Chaucer
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Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes people say things jokingly, but those things can reveal deep truths. Imagine a friend teasing you about always being late. Even though they're laughing, they're hinting at a real issue - your constant tardiness. This idea can be seen in history with court jesters. Jesters could mock kings and nobles lightly, but often their jokes carried important messages or criticisms. It's a way of saying that jokes can be a safe way to speak uncomfortable truths. So, when you hear something in a joke, it might be wise to think about any truth behind the humor.
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