Quote by Lord Chesterfield

Wit is so shining a quality that everybody admires it; most people aim at it, all people fear it, and few love it unless in themselves. A man must have a good share of wit himself to endure a great share of it in another.

Wit is so shining a quality that everybody admires it; most

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This quote suggests that wit is a highly esteemed quality that is admired by everyone. Most people aspire to possess wit, but they simultaneously fear it as well. The quote emphasizes that only a few people genuinely love wit in others unless they possess wit themselves. It implies that wit can be overpowering, therefore, a person must have a significant level of wit themselves to be able to tolerate and appreciate it in others.

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