8 Quotes About Jest

Jest is a form of wit, a technique which has been used in English literature since the Middle Ages. In everyday speech, jest is often used to mean a joke or a comic story. In literature, however, it refers to a skilful literary work. Jests can be grouped into various types: fools’ proverbs, musical lyrics, epigrams and riddles Read more

Some of the best jest quotes can be found in famous stories and poems by J.R.R. Tolkien, William Shakespeare and Robert Burns.

One to be a murderer. One to be a Martyr....
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One to be a murderer. One to be a Martyr. One to be a Monarch. One to go Mad Marissa Meyer
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The mouse that makes jest of a cat has already seen a hole nearby... We don't fear the devil because we are leaning on the resurrection power of Christ! Israelmore Ayivor
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He swatted at her with his book. "Shut up and read, will you?" He lay back down and closed his eyes. Emma glanced over to check that he was smiling, and smiled too. David Nicholls
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Some say it is better to have eaten and lost than never to have eaten at all. Marissa Meyer
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Are you an evolutionist? I’m an absurdist, ma’am. But let’s suppose evolution is true; what about the monkeys today? Why can’t we see them evolving? Are they still evolving? Harrison Wheeler
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And her dumplings were so light they would float in the air and you'd have to catch 'em to eat 'em. Fannie Flagg
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Death can ride the wind, and he can also walk the streets, looking for those listed, or those he accidently meets. A touch or a whisper, the smell of his breath, it's what lets us know, he beckons that we're next. And hide he doth find, in a closet or a chest, because our days were numbered, 'cause death doesn't jest. Anthony T Hincks