Quotes by Twain, Mark

Wit is the sudden marriage of ideas which, before their union, were no >>

Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. >>

Of all God's creatures there is only one that cannot be made the slave >>

Quotations about Wit

Wit is educated insolence. >>

True wit is nature to advantage dressed, what oft was thought, but nev >>

Melancholy men are of all others the most witty. >>

Wit and Humor -- if any difference, it is in duration -- lightning and electric light. Same material, apparently; but one is vivid, and can do damage -- the other fools along and enjoys elaboration.

Twain, Mark