Wit is the appearance, the external flash of imagination. Thus its divinity, and the witty character of mysticism. (Friedrich Schlegel)

Wit is the appearance, the external flash of imagination. Thus its divinity, and the witty character of mysticism.

Friedrich Schlegel

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