I shall endeavour to enliven Morality with Wit, and to temper Wit with Morality, that my Readers may, if possible, both Ways find
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There is no kind of false Wit which has been so recommended by the Practice of all Ages, as that which consists in a Jingle of Wor
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The only way therefore to try a Piece of Wit, is to translate it into a different Language: If it bears the Test you may pronounce
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I'm bored to extinction with Harrison.
His limericks and puns are embarrassing. ...
His limericks and puns are embarrassing. ...
Wit is educated insolence.
Wit. The salt with which the American humorist spoils his intellectual cookery by leaving it out.
I had a strong curiosity to be satisfied if he persisted in disbelieving a future state even when he had death before his eyes....
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At last, on Monday the 16th of May, when I was sitting in Mr. Davies's back-parlour, after having drunk tea with him and Mrs. Davi
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Wit is a lean creature with sharp inquiring nose, whereas humor has a kindly eye and a comfortable girth. Wit, if it be necessary,
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That can not possibly be, because it could never possibly be.
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