Wit and Humor - if any difference, it is in duration

Mark Twain
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Wit and Humor - if any difference, it is in duration - lightning and electric light. Same material, apparently; but one is vivid, and can do damage - the other fools along and enjoys elaboration. ✨ Mark Twain, Bob Blaisdell (2013). The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain, p.84, Courier Corporation
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Wit and Humor - if any difference, it is in duration - lightning and electric light. Same material, apparently; but one is vivid, and can do damage - the other fools along and enjoys elaboration. ✨ Mark Twain, Bob Blaisdell (2013). The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain, p.84, Courier Corporation

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