Wit lies in recognizing the resemblance among things which differ and the difference between things which are alike.

Wit consists in knowing the resemblance of things that differ, and the difference of things that are alike.

Wit consists in seeing the resemblance between things which differ, and the difference between things which are alike

Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.

One must choose in life between boredom and suffering.

The mystery of existence is the connection between our faults and our misfortunes.