I can't say whether we had more wit among us now than usual, but I am certain we had more laughing, which answered the end as well. (Oliver Goldsmith)

I can't say whether we had more wit among us now than usual, but I am certain we had more laughing, which answered the end as well.

Oliver Goldsmith

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