The wise and ingenious companion, French and English, or, A collection of the wit of the illustrious persons, both ancient and modern containing their wise sayings, noble sentiments, witty repartees, jests and pleasant stories : calculated for the improvement and pleasure of the English and foreigners / by Mr. Boyer ...

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Title: The wise and ingenious companion, French and English, or, A collection of the wit of the illustrious persons, both ancient and modern containing their wise sayings, noble sentiments, witty repartees, jests and pleasant stories : calculated for the improvement and pleasure of the English and foreigners / by Mr. Boyer ...
Author: Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.
Publication: London :: Printed by G.C. for Tho. Newborough ... and J. Nicholson ...,; 1700.
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Subject terms: Wit and humor.; Anecdotes.
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Un Homme entêté d'une piece de Théatre de sa facon, en expliquoit l'intrigue & le Dessein à un Cour∣tisan: La scene, lui disoit-il, est en Cappadoce; il faut se transporter dans ce Pais là, & entrer dans le genie de la Nation, pour bien juger do la Piece: Vous avez raison, répondit le Courtisan, & je croi qu'elle seroit bonne à jouer sur les lieux.