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A jest's prosperity lies in the ear
Of him that hears it, never in the tongue
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A jest's prosperity lies in the ear
Of him that hears it, never in the tongue
Of him that makes it.
He that will lose his friend for a jest, deserves to die a beggar
by the bargain.
He that will lose his friend for a jest, deserves to die a beggar
by the bargain.
And however are Dennises take offence,
A double meaning shows double sense;
And if proverbs tell truth,
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And however are Dennises take offence,
A double meaning shows double sense;
And if proverbs tell truth,
A double tooth
Is wisdom's adopted dwelling.
A jest loses its point when the jester laughs himself.
[Ger., Des Spass verliert Alles, wenn der Spassmacher selber read more
A jest loses its point when the jester laughs himself.
[Ger., Des Spass verliert Alles, wenn der Spassmacher selber
lacht.]
Joking set aside.
[Lat., Omissis jocis.]
Joking set aside.
[Lat., Omissis jocis.]
Jesters do oft prove prophets.
Jesters do oft prove prophets.
No time to break jests when the heartstrings are about to be
broken.
No time to break jests when the heartstrings are about to be
broken.
That's a good joke but we do it much better in England.
That's a good joke but we do it much better in England.
A joke's a very serious thing.
A joke's a very serious thing.
