Famous quotes containing the words wit and, wit and/or mirth:
“Wit and Humor—if any difference, it is in duration—lightning and electric light. Same material, apparently; but one is vivid, and can do damage—the other fools along and enjoys elaboration.”
—Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835–1910)
“The wit of man has devised cruel statutes,
And nature oft permits what is by law forbid.”
—Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)
“Let me play the fool,
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)