History loves a good story of verbal sparring between great minds. Take the oft-repeated anecdote between George Bernard Shaw and Winston Churchill. Shaw supposedly sent Churchill a note:
“I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend — if you have one.”
And Churchill allegedly replied:
“Cannot possibly attend first night; will attend second — if there is one.”
Perfectly poised, razor-sharp humor. It’s been quoted endlessly, a snapshot of intellect clashing with wit.
However, the story is rather legendary than factual.
Why do such stories endure? Because they celebrate the play of intelligence. They show how brilliant minds communicate — often with subtlety, double meanings, or cutting humor. As Groucho Marx famously said:
“He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot, but don’t let that fool you — he is an idiot.”
Jokes like this reveal how wit can convey observation, critique, and humor all at once. Whether in politics, literature, or comedy, brilliance often expresses itself through sharp, playful language.
In the end, these anecdotes remind us to appreciate cleverness and insight in communication. Some stories might be myths, but the power of wit in human interaction — from Shaw and Churchill to Groucho Marx — is very real and timeless.
bhaskar saikia 
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