It has often been the same with myself.

And many a time have I not only vainly sought to check my laughter, but at some recitals I have both laughed and cried.

But can opposite emotions be simultaneous in one being?
No.

I wanted to weep; but my body wanted to smile, and between us we almost choked.

My lord Media, this man's body laughs; not the man himself." "But his body is his own, Babbalanja; and he should have it under better control." "The common error, my lord.