We grant, although he had much wit,
H' was very shy of using it,
As being loth read more

We grant, although he had much wit,
H' was very shy of using it,
As being loth to wear it out,
And therefore bore it not about;
Unless on holy days or so,
As men their best apparel do.

Insanity destroys reason, but not wit.

Insanity destroys reason, but not wit.

I am a fool, I know it; and yet, Heaven help me, I'm poor enough
to be a wit.

I am a fool, I know it; and yet, Heaven help me, I'm poor enough
to be a wit.

Wit is a sword; it is meant to make people feel the point as well as see it.

Wit is a sword; it is meant to make people feel the point as well as see it.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

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 is cultured insolence.

Wit is cultured insolence.

Ev'n wit's a burthen, when it talks too long.

Ev'n wit's a burthen, when it talks too long.

An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow.

An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow.