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A short witty statement in poetry constitutes an "epigram". Epigrams are short, clever, and memorable sayings or poems that often satirize human nature or societal issues. They usually involve wordplay, irony, or paradox, and are meant to convey a deeper meaning in a succinct and entertaining way. Examples of famous epigrams include "I can resist everything except temptation" by Oscar Wilde and "If you want to be respected, you must respect yourself" by Spanish philosopher Baltasar Gracian.