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A jest's prosperity lies in the ear. Of him that hears it, never in the tongue. Of him that makes it.

William Shakespeare

He is indebted to his memory for his jests and to his imagination for his facts.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Be fond of the man who jests at his scars, if you like, but never believe he is being on the level with you.

Pamela Hansford Johnson