Wit Quotes by Lord Chesterfield

11 Wit quotes by Lord Chesterfield

Lord Chesterfield’s eleven short statements blend aristocratic poise with a dry sense of humor. Each line offers a refined glimpse of his clever commentary, ideal for a brief yet elegant literary lift.

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It is by vivacity and wit that man shines in company; but trite jokes and loud laughter reduce him to a buffoon.

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If you have wit, use it to please and not to hurt: you may shine like the sun in the temperate zones…

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A man must have a good share of wit himself to endure a great share in another.

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I love every-day senses, every-day wit and entertainment; a man who is only good on holidays, is good for very little.

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A joker is near akin to a buffoon; and neither of them is the least related to wit.

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Women's beauty, like men's wit, is generally fatal to the owners.

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A wise man will live as much within his wit as his income… Bear this truth always in your mind, that you…

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Remember that the wit, humour, and jokes of most mixed companies are local. They thrive in that particular soil, but will not…

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Loud laughter is the mirth of the mob, who are only pleased with silly things; for true Wit or good Sense never…

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I always put these pert jackanapeses out of countenance by looking extremely grave when they expect that I should laugh at their…

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It is commonly said that ridicule is the best test of truth; for that it will not stick where it is not…

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