What was frequently pondered but never so clearly described, something whose reality we are sure of at first glance, that restores the notion of the mind. Part 2 of Alexander Pope's "An Essay On Criticism", lines 297-300. Wit is the talent for saying what has to be said in apt words. The Latin word for wit is discernment, and it is also what makes someone wise. Wit is a helpful quality in a friend or companion. It gives us pleasure when used by others and teaches us how to respond to them. In art, literature, and music, wit is the ability to say something amusing or insightful in a quick and clever way. Wit is often mistaken for humor, but they are not identical. Humor is found in everything that causes laughter, but only some things are witty. A joke is an example of humorous language - something that is funny because it is unexpected or sounds unnatural - but so is satire, which is using humor to criticize people or ideas. Wit is useful because it allows us to express ourselves quickly and accurately. It is also enjoyable when used by others, especially if they know how to use it back! As one ancient proverb goes: "A little wit kept in the mind is worth more than all the medicine that can be administered orally."