I get the impression the English kings were witty, for some reason. I feel like all you had was your wit.
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Kings had their clowns, the people their actors and musicians. Shakespeare was scheduled as a servant. It is thus that successful stupidity has always treated genius.
There is certainly a higher percentage of wit in British comedy than in American comedy. What always tickles me is the way in which people try to use their intellect to get themselves out of tricky situations but never quite manage to do so - much to their enormous embarrassment.
Indeed I had not much wit, yet I was not an idiot - my wit was according to my years.
Conquered people tend to be witty.
To be witty is not enough. One must possess sufficient wit to avoid having too much of it.
Every Brit I met had the best sense of humor. They're hilarious: very dry and witty.
If it were not for the company of fools, a witty man would often be greatly at a loss.
Your wit makes others witty.
I've spent a bit of time with the Prince of Wales, who I respect greatly. I'd give two cheers for the Monarchy.
A friend of mine jokes that I have a painstaking royalty complex. Like maybe I was a duke in a past life.
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