Who said "A jest should be like a jewel—small, bright, and precious."?

This quote is attributed to Laurence Sterne.

A jest should be like a jewel—small, bright, and precious. - Laurence Sterne

"A jest should be like a jewel—small, bright, and precious."

Laurence Sterne Humor

Novelist English 1713–1768

"The world is so full of a number of things, I am sure we should all be as happy as kings."

"It is the nature of a man to love himself."

"Time is the rider that breaks youth."

"God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb."

"Never underestimate the power of a good laugh."

"Laughter is the best medicine."

"A good laugh is the best medicine."

"Laughter is contagious and wonderful."