The Wise and Ingenious Companion, French and English; / or, A Collection of the Wit of the Illustrious Persons, Both Ancient and Modern

Chapter 1: 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 Abel Boyer

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A bilingual anthology gathers apophthegms, noble sentiments, witty repartees, jests, and pleasant anecdotes drawn from ancient and modern notable figures, presented in English and French. A prefatory essay examines the nature and use of such sayings, distinguishing grave apophthegms from playful repartees, criticizing mere puns, and recommending selection based on translatability and intellectual substance. The collection aims to balance entertainment and instruction by supplying concise maxims, moral observations, and pointed examples intended to enliven conversation and offer practical reflections for readers of both languages.

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 of the Royal Dictionary.

Omne tulit Punctum qui miscuit utile Dulci. Horat.

London. Printed by G.C. for Tho. Newborough, at the Golden-ball in St. Paul’s Church-yard, and J. Nicholson at the Kings Armes in Little Britain. 1700.

LE COMPAGNON Sage & Ingenieux, ANGLOIS & FRANÇOIS. OU Recueil de L’ESPRIT, DES PERSONNES Illustres, TANT Anciennes que Modernes: CONTENANT Leurs Sentences, Pensées nobles, genereux Sentimens, Reparties fines, Bons Mots & Contes plaisans. COMPOSE Pour l’Utilité & le Plaisir des Anglois & des Etrangers.

Par Mr. Boyer, Autheur du Dictionnaire Royal Anglois & François.

Omne tulit punctum qui miscuit utile dulci. Horat.

A Londres. Chez Tho. Newborough à la boule d’Or, au Cimetiere de S. Paul; Et John Nicholson aux Armes du Roy, dans la petite Bretagne, 1700.