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[A pun] is a pistol let off at the ear; not a feat — Charles Lamb

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I have had playmates, I have had companions,
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[A pun] is a pistol let off at the ear; not a feather to tickle the intellect.

Last Essays of Elia (1833) ‘Popular Fallacies’ no. 9

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Charles Lamb

1775-02-10 — 1834-12-27 · Londres

Charles Lamb was an English essayist, biographer, and writer. Born in London, he is best known for his work "Essays of Elia," which offers an intimate look into his life, observations, and feelings.

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