Wit, now and then, struck smartly, shows a spark.

His wit invites you by his looks to come, But when you knock, it never is at home.

I am a fool, I know it; and yet, Heaven help me, I'm poor enough to be a wit.

Less judgment than wit, is more sail than ballast.

Wit must be foiled by wit : cut a diamond with a diamond

A paltry, humbug jest; those who have the least wit make them best