Wit Quotes

Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought, and not, as many of those who worry most about their shortcomings believe, an eloquent exhibition of wit or oratory.

A wit should be no more sincere than a woman constant.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Giving votes in exchange for ideological support. To wit: identity politics for homosexuals.

In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit.

Wit is an explosion of the compound spirit.

Your wit makes others witty.

I get the impression the English kings were witty, for some reason. I feel like all you had was your wit.

Of Manners gentle, of Affections mild; In Wit a man; Simplicity, a child.

Roosevelt's humor was broad, his manner friendly. Of wit there was little; of philosophy, none. What did he possess? Intuition, inspiration, love of adventure.

If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics.

As we celebrate President Reagan's remarkable career and historic legacy, we also celebrate a man of strong character, deep conviction, unforgettable charm, and wonderful wit.

Marriage is the grave or tomb of wit.

Let the master praise him, and say, "Here ye do well." For, I assure you, there is no such whetstone to sharpen a good wit, and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.

Conceit causes more conversation than wit.

Wit is a weapon. Jokes are a masculine way of inflicting superiority. But humor is the pursuit of a gentle grin, usually in solitude.

Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit: by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, its necessary consequence.

Unhappy is that Grandeur which makes us too great to be good; and that Wit which sets us at a distance from true Wisdom.

Wit is the only wall between us and the dark.

There are just certain things that turn my head. It may be a girl's sense of humor, it may be her wit, or her belief system; it could be a lot of different things.

I think hip-hop does a very good job of infusing comedy and humor and wit into music, a lot more than other genres.

O, once in each man's life, at least, Good luck knocks at his door; And wit to seize the flitting guest Need never hunger more. But while the loitering idler waits Good luck beside his fire, The bold heart storms at fortune's gates, And conquers its desire.

He who has provoked the lash of wit, cannot complain that he smarts from it.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

Mystery writers' conventions are usually good, and this one has been excellent and extremely well prepared and thought out in advance. A lot of people have given their time and their skill, and a good deal of wit, and Anchorage has made us extraordinarily welcome.

He is winding the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike.

I like men with quick wit, good conversation and a great sense of humour. I love banter. I want a man to like me for me - I want him to be authentic.

And new Philosophy calls all in doubt, the element of fire is quite put out; the Sun is lost, and the earth, and no mans wit can well direct him where to look for it.

Less judgment than wit is more sail than ballast.