Words may shew a man’s Wit, but Actions his Meaning.
Wit is the epitaph of an emotion.[Der Witz ist das Epigramm auf den Tod eines Gefühls.]
Tricks and Treachery are the Practice of Fools, that have not Wit enough to be honest.
There are no fools so troublesome as those that have wit.
The Cardinal is at his wit’s end – it is true – that he had not far to go.[at Ravenna]
Many would live by their Wits, but break for want of Stock.
I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don’t know the answer.
Humor is kindly. Wit is caustic.
A witty saying proves nothing.