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“It generally takes its rise either from an ill-will to mankind, a private inclination to make ourselves esteemed, an ostentation of wit, and vanity of being thought in the secrets of the world; or from a desire of gratifying any of these dispositions of mind in those persons with whom we converse.”

World Mind Persons Desire Secret Mankind Ill Wit Vanity Disposition Scandal Inclination Converses Ill Will Ostentation

Book:The spectator

Source: The spectator

“By wit we search divine aspect above, By wit we learn what secrets science yields, By wit we speak, by wit the mind is rul'd, By wit we govern all our actions; Wit is the loadstar of each human thought, Wit is the tool by which all things are wrought.”

Mind Humans Action Speak Secret Divine Aspect Tools All Things Wit Yield Our Actions Human Thought

Book:The dramatic and poetical works: With memoirs of the authors and notes

Source: The dramatic and poetical works: With memoirs of the authors and notes

“In The Tricky Art of Co-Existing, Sandi Toksvig navigates life's little dilemmas with wit and not-so-common sense. You'll learn the strange history of common courtesy and the one true secret of social success: how to not drive everyone around you crazy.”

Littles Art Social Common Secret Crazy Strange Wit Common Sense Courtesy Tricky Dilemma Navigate Common Courtesy

Author:William Poundstone

“There are many wise men that have secret hearts and transparent countenances.”

Men Heart Secret Wise Wit Transparent Countenance

Book:The Essays ... Revised ... by Thomas Markby ... Second Edition

Source: The Essays ... Revised ... by Thomas Markby ... Second Edition

“I love this book! Cathy Malkasian's Percy Gloom swirls with echoes of cartoon landscapes from the past and present. You can almost hear Percy Gloom's meek, docile little voice. Her writing is so full of wit and charm that we, like the title character, walk dutifully to the edge and fall in. And like Percy, we are rewarded equally with night terrors and secret treasures.”

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Author:Jeff Smith

“I have dashed across continents and oceans as a fugitive and have matched my wits with the police and secret agents seeking to deprive me of one of the greatest blessings man can have-liberty.”

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Book:Jack Johnson is a dandy: an autobiography

Source: Jack Johnson is a dandy: an autobiography