5 Jonathan Swift Quotes on Wit

Jonathan Swift quotes on wit

16. 'Tis an old maxim in the schools, That flattery's the food of fools; Yet now and then your men of wit Will condescend to take a bit.

23. For conversation well endued; She calls it witty to be rude; And, placing raillery in railing, Will tell aloud your greatest failing.

50. Men are contented to be laughed at for their wit, but not for their folly.

73. That's as well said, as if I had said it myself.

85. You beat your pate, and fancy wit will come; Knock as you please, there's nobody at home.