Epigram Quotes
Most popular epigram quotes
An epigram is a flashlight of a truth; a witticism is truth laughing at itself.
![Our live experiences, fixed in aphorisms, stiffen into cold epigrams. - F. H. Bradley quote.](/img/q/71/30271A-our-live-experiences-fixed-in-aphorisms-stiffen-into-cold-epigrams-f-h-bradley.png)
Our live experiences, fixed in aphorisms, stiffen into cold epigrams.
![An epigram is only a wisecrack that's played at Carnegie Hall. - Oscar Levant quote.](/img/q/72/30272A-an-epigram-is-only-a-wisecrack-thats-played-at-carnegie-oscar-levant.png)
An epigram is only a wisecrack that's played at Carnegie Hall.
A "brilliant epigram" is a solemn platitude gone to a masquerade ball.
A good epigram doesn't drench you with the water of wisdom; it's a splash in the face, part taunt, part blessing.