Just as the witticism brings two very different real objects under one concept, the pun brings two different concepts, by the assistance of accident, under one word. (Arthur Schopenhauer)

Just as the witticism brings two very different real objects under one concept, the pun brings two different concepts, by the assistance of accident, under one word.

Arthur Schopenhauer

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