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Wit is the lowest form of humor.
Wit is the lowest form of humor.
An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow.
An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow.
You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty.
You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty.
Wit has truth in it; wisecracking is simply calisthenics with words.
Wit has truth in it; wisecracking is simply calisthenics with words.
Wit is cultured insolence.
Wit is cultured insolence.
Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.
Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.
Wit is the clash and reconcilement of incongruities; the meeting
of extremes round a corner.
Wit is the clash and reconcilement of incongruities; the meeting
of extremes round a corner.
Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor; for a subject which will not bear raillery is read more
Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor; for a subject which will not bear raillery is suspicious, and a jest which will not bear serious examination is false wit.
Wit is the only wall between us and the dark.
Wit is the only wall between us and the dark.
