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Le dîner du comte de Boulainvilliers · 1767
A witty saying proves nothing.
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What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker argues that a clever quip, however amusing, establishes nothing. Cleverness of phrasing is not evidence, and a neat line can sparkle without showing that a claim is true. It cautions against confusing wit with proof.
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