“Wit must be without effort. Wit is play, not work; a nimbleness of the fancy, not a laborious effort of the will; a license, a holiday, a carnival of thought and feeling, not a trifling with speech, a constraint upon language, a duress upon words.”
Quote by Christian Nestell Bovee
Work
Intuitions and Summaries of Thought
This book delves into the nature of thought, offering insights into various philosophical concepts and ideas. more
Author
Christian Nestell Bovee
Christian Nestell Bovee was an American writer, philosopher, and theologian known for his works in moral philosophy, religion, and literary criticism. more
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