Quotes by Boswell, James

For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry shoul >>

I find I journalize too tediously. Let me try to abbreviate. >>

There is nothing worth the wear of winning, but laughter and the love >>

Quotations about Puns

A man who could make so vile a pun would not scruple to pick a pocket. >>

A pun is not bound by the laws which limit nicer wit. It is a pistol l >>

For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry shoul >>

For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.

Boswell, James