Wit enables us to act rudely with impunity.

Some things are privileged from jest—namely, religion, matters of state, great persons, all men’s present business of importance, and any case that deserves pity.

Laughter always arises from a gaiety of disposition, absolutely incompatible with contempt and indignation.

Big head, little wit.

I used to think that everyone was just being funny. But now I don’t know. I mean, how can you tell?