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Quote by James Boswell
For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry s

For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation. – James Boswell

Other quotes by James Boswell

I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything. – James Boswell

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I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends. – James Boswell

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Perhaps naively I thought people understand what humor was, that it was invented by the human race to cope with the dark areas of life, problems and terrors. – Bill Forsyth

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All I know about humor is that I dont know anything about it. – Fred Allen

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I dont think I would describe my sense of humor. Doesnt sound like the kind of thing Id do. – Tommy Lee Jones

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