Quote by Alexander Pope

True wit is nature to advantage dressed, what oft was thought, but never so well expressed.

True wit is nature to advantage dressed, what oft was though

Summary

This quote means that true wit is naturally present in someone and is enhanced and presented skillfully. It suggests that wit is not necessarily a new or original thought, but rather a clever and refined way of expressing common ideas. In essence, the quote emphasizes that wit lies in the art of articulation and finesse in delivering thoughts, making them more entertaining or impactful than they might have been in their original form.

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By Alexander Pope

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