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“Commemoration of Gilbert of Sempringham, Founder of the Gilbertine Order, 1189 Some there are who presume so far on their wits that they think themselves capable of measuring the whole nature of things by their intellect, in that they esteem all things true which they see, and false which they see not. Accordingly, in order that man's mind might be freed from this presumption, and seek the truth humbly, it was necessary that certain things far surpassing his intellect should be proposed to man by God.”

Thinking Men Should Mind Whole Might Certain Order Capable All Things Intellect Wit Esteem Founders Measuring Presumption Surpassing Commemoration

Author:Thomas Aquinas

“The whole [Scotch] nation hitherto has been void of wit and humour, and even incapable of relishing it.”

Has Beens Whole Nations Humour Wit Void Incapable Scotch

Book:The letters of Horace Walpole, earl of Orford

Source: The letters of Horace Walpole, earl of Orford

“Wit is better as a seasoning than as a whole dish by itself.”

Whole Wit Dishes Seasoning

Book:Intuitions and Summaries of Thought

Source: Intuitions and Summaries of Thought

“Alternative medicine people call themselves "holistic" and say it's the "whole" approach. Well, if it's the whole approach, let it be the mind as well. Use logic, use sense, use the incredible five wits you were given by creation.”

People Ifs Mind Wells Whole Use Given Five Creation Approach Logic Medicine Incredibles Wit Alternatives Holistic Alternative Medicine

Author:Stephen Fry