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Laughter comes to the one who laughs.

Last Updated: 01.12.2025

This saying teaches us that we should not mock the misfortunes that befall others. Because a difficulty someone else faces today could easily become our own tomorrow. Therefore, instead of laughing at someone, we should offer them help.

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Where Does It Come From? 🌳

This proverb reflects a social norm that emerged within the community. In the past, people lived much closer to one another and shared each other’s burdens. When misfortune struck someone, offering support rather than ridicule became an essential rule for maintaining social cohesion.

Meaning and Origin 🧠

The origin of this proverb lies in the emotion known as empathy. Empathy is the effort to understand how another person feels. This proverb reminds us that we must strive to comprehend the emotions of others. It reflects a wisdom born from lived experience, which over time evolved into its current form.

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How Is It Used in Daily Life? 🗣️

  • When a friend receives a low grade on an exam, do not laugh at them.
  • When someone falls, do not make fun of them.
  • When someone loses their belongings, put yourself in their place and try to understand how they feel.


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When a friend is going through a difficult situation, how can you help them? Perhaps simply listening to them can be very beneficial.

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AuthorNida ÜstünDecember 1, 2025
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The proverb "Gülme komşuna gelir başına" teaches us not to laugh at others' misfortunes and to treat them with kindness. By supporting others instead of mocking their suffering, we do not forget that misfortune can befall any of us. This proverb instructs us to be more empathetic and understanding toward others.

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Kırklareli Üniversitesi. "Gülme Komşuna Gelir Başına Deyiminin Anlamı Nedir." Accessed August 14, 2025. https://klusemlms.klu.edu.tr/gulme-komsuna-gelir-basina-deyiminin-anlami-nedir.

Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü. "Atasözleri ve Deyimler." Sivas Ar-Ge. Accessed August 14, 2025. https://sivasarge.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/2017_10/09102342_atadey.pdf.

Türk Dil Kurumu. "Gülme Komşuna, Gelir Başına." Türk Dil Kurumu Sözlükleri. Accessed August 14, 2025. https://sozluk.gov.tr/?ara=g%C3%BClme%20kom%C5%9Funa,%20gelir%20ba%C5%9F%C4%B1na.

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