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| wit and wisdom reviews: Women's Wit and Wisdom Susan L. Rattiner, 2000-08-24 Over 400 memorable quotes from the last 2,500 years by Sappho, Queen Elizabeth I, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt, Erma Bombeck, Oprah Winfrey, and many others. A delight! |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story Ruby Bridges, 2016-05-31 The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first Black child to integrate a New Orleans school -- now with simple text for young readers! In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school, changing history. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who became the first Black person to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and celebrates the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Big Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom Fergus Kelly, 1997-01 A delightful look at Irish culture and experience and at the inimitable Irish way with words, this treasury includes triads dating from the ninth century, 28 riddles of traditional Irish life, 32 prayers and blessings for all occasions, 50 proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts and 50 early Brehon laws. A full-color illustration adds enchantment to each spread. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Irish Wit and Wisdom Joan Larson Kelly, 1998 Folklore, humor, proverbs, toasts -- and blarney! |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom Benjamin Franklin, 1998-03 |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit and Wisdom of Our Troops , 2016-10-04 Duty, Honor, Country—those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. —Gen. Douglas MacArthur THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS is a poignant tribute to our country, and to the courageous men and women who serve it. This moving and inspirational collection presents wise words and moving stories about the U.S. military—from the Revolutionary War to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—from all branches of the armed services. Two hundred quotes reflect enduring themes of discipline, character, strategy, and leadership through centuries of both war and peace. Little-known facts, stories of heroism, and inspiring historic and modern photographs round out this collection dedicated to fighting the good fight for liberty, equality, and democracy at home and abroad. The roster of inspiring voices featured in this collection includes: Gen. Omar Bradley Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody Captain John Paul Jones Ulysses S. Grant Dwight Eisenhower Nathan Hale John F. Kennedy Gen. George C. Marshall John McCain Gen. Stanley McChrystal Admiral Michael Mullen Gen. George S. Patton Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Admiral Michael Mullen Gen. John Pershing Gen. David Petraeus Gen. Colin Powell Teddy Roosevelt Gen. Norman Schwarzkoff Gen. William T. Sherman George Washington Gen. William Westmoreland And so many more. THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS presents more than 200 quotes and quips, along with patriotic personal stories, and captivating images making this the perfect piece of Americana. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain Mark Twain, 2012-12-30 This sparkling anthology of Mark Twains most trenchant remarks has been culled from his books, speeches, letters and conversations recorded by contemporaries. The sayings are as fresh today as when he first wrote them and represent Twain at his wittiest and best. A sparkling anthology culled from Mark Twains books, speeches, letters and conversations. As humorous and relevant today as they were in his time. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom Oscar Wilde, 2012-03-01 Amusing, thought-provoking epigrams, aphorisms, and other jests from the plays, essays, and lively conversation of Oscar Wilde offer a feast of humorous and profound quips. Nearly 400 quotes. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Presidential Wit and Wisdom Charlotte Lee Gross, 2016-03-15 Over 250 classic quotes--plus dozens of little-known tidbits!--from America's greatest leaders, from Washington to Obama! Filled with the wit and wisdom of America's presidents from Washington to Obama, this inspirational and humorous compendium is also packed with fun biographical tidbits and anecdotes—the perfect gift for this election year! |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson Harry Mount, 2013-06-06 Planet-brained, snortingly ambitious and given to comic one-liners that the public and press take equal delight in, Boris Johnson is the most talked-about politician in Britain. This collection of his wit and wisdom, edited and introduced by eminent journalist Harry Mount, covers his background, education, journalism, personal life and politics, as well as the Olympics and his time as Mayor of London and Foreign Secretary. It begins with an in-depth introduction, now updated by the author, exploring his character and career, not ignoring his racy peccadilloes. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit and Humor of Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde, 2012-07-12 More than 1000 ripostes, paradoxes, and epigrams on sin, society, genius, wealth, men, women, religion, America, education, and smoking: Work is the curse of the drinking classes, I can resist everything except temptation, etcetera. Also excerpts from his trial testimony, where the tragedy implicit in Wilde's humor is nowhere more vivid. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit & Wisdom of Ratan Tata Ratan Tata, 2018-01-10 In times of adversity, you have two choices — you can either steal yourself away from the situation or steel yourself up towards it. For Ratan Tata, the choice was made early on. To be given the reins to India’s largest business conglomerate can be extremely daunting. But Ratan Tata’s takeover as the chairman of the Tata group proved that what is already great can be made even better. His legacy has the innate power to inspire great leadership. His success can motivate any beyond words. But, if how the world sees you is a result of how well you communicate, Ratan Tata’s wisdom is unmatchable. This book contains his simplicity, his determination, his defining moments, his generosity, his learning curve, his humility and his intellectual curiosity. From a man who has lived his days redefining success, his experiences and learnings can brighten the light at the end of any entrepreneurial tunnel. If ever, on your journey of life, you need a little nudge, a push or a spark, this book will never fail to deliver. Not even for a nano second. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit & Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister George R. R. Martin, 2013 Rediscover the wit and wisdom of Tyrion Lannister: sage, lover, reveller, reluctant warrior, and everyone's favourite dwarf. These quotes are drawn from George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, and the illustrations are by artist and caricaturist Jonty Clark. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Proverb Wit & Wisdom Louis A. Berman, 1997 With more than 10,000 indexed entries, this unique and exhaustive volume offers not only a comprehensive listing of both common and obscure proverbs, but a fascinating compilation of the humorous and insightful commentary that these timeless utterances have inspired over the centuries. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Business Wit & Wisdom Richard Zera, 2005-05 Compendium of sayings, quips, and wise insights related to the business world. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Quotable Oscar Wilde Running Press, 2013-03-26 I must die as I lived, beyond my means. Arguably the most quoted man in history, and certainly in his day, this enormous miniature collection is filled with Oscar Wildes' most notorious and witty sayings. Organized into five neat sections useful for any situation, this book is perfect for either enjoying in small bites or devouring in one sitting. Featuring a biography, quotes, a poem and short story, it is a must have for Wilde lovers and novices alike. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Poor Charlie’s Almanack Charles T. Munger, 2023-12-05 From the legendary vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, lessons in investment strategy, philanthropy, and living a rational and ethical life. “Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up,” Charles T. Munger advises in Poor Charlie’s Almanack. Originally published in 2005, this compendium of eleven talks delivered by the legendary Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman between 1986 and 2007 has become a touchstone for a generation of investors and entrepreneurs seeking to absorb the enduring wit and wisdom of one of the great minds of the 20th and 21st centuries. Edited by Peter D. Kaufman, chairman and CEO of Glenair and longtime friend of Charlie Munger—whom he calls “this generation’s answer to Benjamin Franklin”—this abridged Stripe Press edition of Poor Charlie’s Almanack features a brand-new foreword by Stripe cofounder John Collison. Poor Charlie’s Almanack draws on Munger’s encyclopedic knowledge of business, finance, history, philosophy, physics, and ethics—and more besides—to introduce the latticework of mental models that underpin his rational and rigorous approach to life, learning, and decision-making. Delivered with Munger’s characteristic sharp wit and rhetorical flair, it is an essential volume for any reader seeking to go to bed a little wiser than when they woke up. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit and Wisdom of Winston Churchill James C. Humes, 2009-10-13 Courageous, bellicose and humorous. . . . To anyone who wishes to have a generous source of quotations, this is the one. Churchill address audiences for seven decades. To those who follow World War II, this is an inspiring book to read and keep on your shelves. — Indianapolis Star A treasury of more than 1,000 quotations by and anecdotes about one of the most erudite, clever, and eloquent statesmen in history, Sir Winston Churchill. This entertaining compendium of bon mots and trivia is ideal for speakers, students of history, World War II buffs, and general readers. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit and Wisdom of Downton Abbey Jessica Fellowes, 2015-10-13 The collection of quotes and photographs captures the most unforgettable quips, insights, and exchanges from the Emmy Award–winning TV series. Downton Abbey is loved the world over for its fabulous costumes, beautiful scenery, wonderful characters and intricate plot lines, but what keeps millions of fans coming back time after time is the stellar quality of the writing. With each stroke of his pen Julian Fellowes delivers yet another cuttingly dry observation from the Dowager Countess, a perfectly timed word of wisdom from Mrs. Patmore or a touchingly nostalgic pronouncement from Carson. In The Wit and Wisdom of Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes has gathered together her favorite quotes from the complete Downton Abbey oeuvre. Covering a wide range of topics, from life and faith to hope and disappointment, this collection celebrates the show’s most scintillating moments, and offers fans an unsurpassed guide to witty repartee. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Tales of Wit and Wisdom (a Chapter Book) Christopher Baretto, 2021-06-29 A kingdom's choicest fools gather at court, a young man makes a fortune from a dead mouse, a barber helps measure the earth with bullock carts and other such incredible tales of wit and wisdom. A delightful collection of stories of the witty Birbal from Akbar's court, Tenali Raman from Krishnadeva Raya's Vijaynagar Empire and Gopal Bhand from Raja Krishna Chandra's court in Bengal and many more! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics into a Chapter Book for the first time! |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Wit and Wisdom of the American Presidents Joslyn Pine, 2012-02-29 Over 400 memorable quotes: Coolidge's The chief business of America is business, Carter's Whatever starts in California unfortunately has an inclination to spread, Bush's Read my lips: no new taxes, many more. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It James Geary, 2018-11-13 Entertaining, illuminating, and entirely unique, Wit’s End “convey[s] the power of wit to refresh the mind” (Henry Hitchings, Wall Street Journal). In “this inventive and playful book” (Tom Beer, Newsday), James Geary explores every facet of wittiness, from its role in innovation to why puns are the highest form of wit. Adopting a different style for each chapter—from dramatic dialogue to sermon, heroic couplets to a barroom monologue—Geary embodies wit in all its forms. Wit’s End agilely balances psychology, folktale, visual art, and literary history with lighthearted humor and acute insight, demonstrating that wit and wisdom are really the same thing. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Separate Is Never Equal Duncan Tonatiuh, 2014-05-06 Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California-- |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde, 2014-05-05 I have put my genius into my life, declared Oscar Wilde, adding, I have put only my talent into my works. This gift edition of the renowned poet and playwright's aphorisms draws upon both realms. Hundreds of sparkling jests and epigrams include quips from Wilde's personal letters and conversations as well as his fiction, essays, lectures, and plays. The most comprehensive collection of Wilde's witticisms, it will delight both longtime fans and new readers. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, 1882 |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The First Year Teacher Karen A. Bosch, Katharine C. Kersey, 1994 |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Read Something Else: Collected & Dubious Wit & Wisdom of Lemony Snicket Lemony Snicket, 2019-04-16 Looking for wit, wisdom, and inspiration all within the pages of one useful book? Read Something Else. Life is a turbulent journey, fraught with confusion, heartbreak, and inconvenience. This collection of wit and wisdom from New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket is unlikely to help. It includes a new introduction filled with curious aphorisms, a handful of never-before-seen-or-heard quotations, and fan favorites from works over the years. These dubious offerings, collected from Snicket’s books, unpublished papers, and more, have been made pleasing to the eye by illustrations, select fan art, and design flourishes. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Wit & Wisdom of Missouri's Country Editors , 1996 |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton: Lady Whistledown's Official Guide Julia Quinn, 2021-11-11 From the Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes a highly designed, colourful collection of quotes, wit, and wisdom from Lady Whistledown and the most memorable characters of the beloved Bridgerton books, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. Most esteemed members of the Ton, we are delighted to extend a very special invitation . . . let the notorious Lady Whistledown be your personal guide to each of the characters you know and love. From Simon, to Daphne, to Penelope and Colin, this is your chance to get to know your favourite characters like never before, discovering new gossip and old scandals (once noted, never forgotten...). With over 10,000 words of brand new material written by Quinn (AKA Whistledown) herself, this is the true Bridgerton devotee's perfect Christmas gift . . . Each chapter in the book will highlight a different character from the Bridgerton series and include a new introduction from Lady Whistledown, quotes from the character, and things other characters have said about them over the course of the entire series. Readers will relive the twists and turns of the books, taking (or not taking) the advice on love, family, etiquette, and fashion. With an introduction from the creator of the Bridgerton world, the worldwide bestselling Julia Quinn, The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton is a highly designed keepsake and unique addition to the Regency world we all know and love. 'A treat indeed for any fan of the show' Woman & Home |
| wit and wisdom reviews: McCombical William "Billy" McComb, Susan Marshall, Alexander "Sandy" Marshall, Pedro Nieves, Michael Rhodes, Magic, 2014-10-01 Billy McComb was one of the most influential platform magicians in the 20th Century. This is a collection of his magic, culled from lecture notes and small manuscripts. These are the final incarnations in the evolution of Billy McComb's magic! |
| wit and wisdom reviews: If Only God Would Give Me a Sign! Linda M. Potter, 2011-06-20 How to (and how not to) find meaning in everyday signs. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: The Best Novels of the Nineties Linda Parent Lesher, 2015-11-17 This reader’s guide provides uniquely organized and up-to-date information on the most important and enjoyable contemporary English-language novels. Offering critically substantiated reading recommendations, careful cross-referencing, and extensive indexing, this book is appropriate for both the weekend reader looking for the best new mystery and the full-time graduate student hoping to survey the latest in magical realism. More than 1,000 titles are included, each entry citing major reviews and giving a brief description for each book. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Forum and Column Review , 1934 |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Forum and Column Review Lorettus Sutton Metcalf, Walter Hines Page, Joseph Mayer Rice, Frederic Taber Cooper, Arthur Hooley, George Henry Payne, Henry Goddard Leach, D. G. Redmond, 1934 |
| wit and wisdom reviews: A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life William Rounseville Alger, 1867 |
| wit and wisdom reviews: At Wit's End Louis Kaplan, 2020-05-05 CHOICE: OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE A scholarly and thought-provoking work that places Jewish humor at the center of a discourse about Jewish and German relations through most of the twentieth century. At Wit’s End explores the fascinating discourse on Jewish wit in the twentieth century when the Jewish joke became the subject of serious humanistic inquiry and inserted itself into the cultural and political debates among Germans and Jews against the ideologically charged backdrop of anti-Semitism, the Jewish question, and the Holocaust. The first in-depth study to explore the Jewish joke as a crucial rhetorical figure in larger cultural debates in Germany, author Louis Kaplan presents an engrossing and lucid work of scholarship that examines how “der jüdische Witz” (referring to both Jewish wit and jokes) was utilized differently in a number of texts, from the Weimar Republic to the rise of National Socialism, and how it was re-introduced into the public sphere after the Holocaust with the controversial publication of Salcia Landmann’s collection of Jewish jokes in the reparations era (Wiedergutmachung). Kaplan reviews the claims made about the Jewish joke and its provocative laughter by notable writers from a variety of ideological perspectives, demonstrating how their reflections on this complex cultural trope enable a better understanding of German–Jewish intercultural relations and their eventual breakdown in the Third Reich. He also illustrates how selfcritical and self-ironic Jewish Witz maintained a fraught and ambivalent relationship with anti-Semitism. In reviewing this critical and traumatic moment in modern German–Jewish history through the deadly discourse on the Jewish joke, At Wit’s End includes chapters on the virulent Austrian anti-Semitic racial theorist Arthur Trebitsch, the Nazi racial propagandist Siegfried Kadner, the German Marxist cultural historian Eduard Fuchs, the Jewish diasporic historian Erich Kahler, and the Jewish cabaret impresario Kurt Robitschek, among others. Shedding new light on anti-Semitism and on the Jewish question leading up to the Holocaust, At Wit’s End provides readers with a unique perspective by which to gain important insights about this crucial historical period that reverberates into the present day, when potentially offensive humor coupled with a toxic political climate and xenophobia can have deadly consequences. |
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| wit and wisdom reviews: The Works of Charles Lamb Anonymous, 2022-12-18 Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. |
| wit and wisdom reviews: Putnam's Monthly & the Critic , 1910 |
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Wit - Wikipedia
Wit is a form of intelligent humour—the ability to say or write things that are clever and typically funny. [1] Someone witty, also known as a wit, is a person skilled at wit, making spontaneous one …
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Although whit and wit are homophones, they carry different meanings and usage in the English language. Whit refers to a very small part or amount of something and is used less commonly in …
WIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If you describe someone as a wit, you mean that they have the ability to use words or ideas in an amusing, clever, and imaginative way.
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May 24, 2025 · wit (countable and uncountable, plural wits) (now usually in the plural) Sanity. He's gone completely out of his wits. (obsolete, usually in the plural) The senses. Intellectual ability; …
What does wit mean? - Definitions.net
Wit lying most in the assemblage of ideas, and putting those together with quickness and variety, wherein can be found any resemblance, or congruity, thereby to make up pleasant pictures in the …
Wit - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
Wit is brainpower or mental ability, or the person who possesses such ability, especially when it's used humorously. When we are scared out of our wits, we — figuratively, anyway — lose for a …
WIT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
wit, humor, irony, sarcasm, satire, repartee mean a mode of expression intended to arouse amusement. wit suggests the power to evoke laughter by remarks showing verbal felicity or …
WIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WIT definition: 1. the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way: 2. a person who is skilled at using…. Learn more.
Wit - Wikipedia
Wit is a form of intelligent humour—the ability to say or write things that are clever and typically funny. [1] Someone witty, also known as a wit, is a person skilled at wit, making spontaneous …
WIT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Wit definition: the keen perception and cleverly apt expression of those connections between ideas that awaken amusement and pleasure.. See examples of WIT used in a sentence.
How to Use Wit vs. whit Correctly - GRAMMARIST
Learn the definition of Wit vs. whit & other commonly used words, phrases, & idioms in the English language. Learn more!
Whit vs. Wit: What's the Difference? - Grammarly
Although whit and wit are homophones, they carry different meanings and usage in the English language. Whit refers to a very small part or amount of something and is used less commonly …
WIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If you describe someone as a wit, you mean that they have the ability to use words or ideas in an amusing, clever, and imaginative way.
wit - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
May 24, 2025 · wit (countable and uncountable, plural wits) (now usually in the plural) Sanity. He's gone completely out of his wits. (obsolete, usually in the plural) The senses. Intellectual ability; …
What does wit mean? - Definitions.net
Wit lying most in the assemblage of ideas, and putting those together with quickness and variety, wherein can be found any resemblance, or congruity, thereby to make up pleasant pictures in …
Wit - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
Wit is brainpower or mental ability, or the person who possesses such ability, especially when it's used humorously. When we are scared out of our wits, we — figuratively, anyway — lose for a …
