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Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.
Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.
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
Less judgment than wit, is more sail than ballast.
Less judgment than wit, is more sail than ballast.
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.
An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow.
An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow.
Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any read more
Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit.
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
