Quote by Alexander Pope, "Essay on Critic

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

Summary

This quote suggests that wit, although often funny, is considered the most basic or inferior type of humor. Wit typically involves clever or quick-thinking remarks or plays on words that elicit laughter. However, this statement implies that other forms of humor, such as observational comedy or satire which require more depth and intelligence, are more superior. It highlights the idea that humor possesses various levels, with wit occupying the lowest rung on this hierarchy.

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By Alexander Pope, "Essay on Critic

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