Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.

Sorrow is better than joy; when the face is sad the mind gets better.

Καλλιον η λυπη παρα τον γελωτα· διοτι εκ της σκυθρωποτητος του προσωπου η καρδια γινεται φαιδροτερα.

Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.