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Agnes Repplier was an American essayist born on April 1, 1855, and died on November 15, 1950. Her works are renowned for their profound thoughts and unique style, which have had a profound impact on American literature in the 20th century.

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Famous Agnes Repplier Quotes

“Whatever has "wit enough to keep it sweet" defies corruption and outlasts all time; but the wit must be of that outward and visible order which needs no introduction or demonstration at our hands.”

Needs Enough Hands Order Sweet Corruption Wit All Time Visible Introduction Demonstration

Book:Points of View

Source: Points of View

“Wit is a pleasure-giving thing, largely because it eludes reason; but in the apprehension of an absurdity through the working of the comic spirit there is a foundation of reason, and an impetus to human companionship.”

Giving Humans Reason Spirit Pleasure Foundation Wit Comic Absurdity Companionship Apprehension Elude Impetus

Author:Agnes Repplier

“Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food, and few things in the world are more wearying than a sarcastic attitude towards life.”

World Attitude Positive Conversation Wit Sarcasm Sarcastic Salt Attitude Towards Life

Book:Essays in Idleness

Source: Essays in Idleness

“We owe to one another all the wit and good humour we can command; and nothing so clears our mental vistas as sympathetic and intelligent conversation.”

Humour Conversation Intelligent Wit Command Sympathetic Vistas Good Humour Intelligent Conversation

Book:Compromises

Source: Compromises

“Wit is artificial; humor is natural. Wit is accidental; humor is inevitable. Wit is born of conscious effort; humor, of the allotted ironies of fate. Wit can be expressed only in language; humor can be developed sufficiently in situation.”

Humor Language Born Natural Effort Situation Fate Conscious Wit Inevitable Irony Artificial

Book:Essays in Idleness

Source: Essays in Idleness

“Neatness of phrase is so closely akin to wit that it is often accepted as its substitute.”

Speech Accepted Wit Phrases Substitutes Neatness

Book:In Pursuit of Laughter ...

Source: In Pursuit of Laughter ...

“Wit is a thing capable of proof.”

Capable Proof Wit

Author:Agnes Repplier

“Wit is as infinite as love, and a deal more lasting in its qualities.”

Deals Quality Infinite Wit Lasting

Book:Points of View

Source: Points of View

About the Author

Born: April 1, 1855
Died: November 15, 1950
Known for: Essayist
Quotes: 200

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American Austen: The Forgotten Writing of Agnes RepplierRelated source material

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