His foe was folly and his weapon wit.
“A thing can be true and still be desperate folly, Hazel.”
“I will tear this folly from my heart, though every fibre bleed as I rend it away!”
“Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise people for their wisdom.”
“The more wit the less courage.”
“Marriage is the grave or tomb of wit.”
“Wit beyond measure is mans greatest treasure.”