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Wit is cultured insolence.
Wit is cultured insolence.
The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny.
The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny.
Wit consists in seeing the resemblance between things which differ, and the difference between things which are alike
Wit consists in seeing the resemblance between things which differ, and the difference between things which are alike
Wit is far more often a shield than a lance
Wit is far more often a shield than a lance
Wit penetrates; humor envelops. Wit is a function of verbal intelligence; humor is imagination operating on good nature.
Wit penetrates; humor envelops. Wit is a function of verbal intelligence; humor is imagination operating on good nature.
Wit is the only wall between us and the dark.
Wit is the only wall between us and the dark.
Ev'n wit's a burthen, when it talks too long.
Ev'n wit's a burthen, when it talks too long.
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.
