I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?”

A jest breaks no bones.

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

Big head, little wit.

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.