In "shovels" times anecdote and "salty" jokes were piece goods exclusively oral tradition and valued its weight in gold, but for political anekdotets it was possible and "sit down". And told him in sign of confidence and caution. Today anecdote has ceased to be coveted deficit, but has not lost its appeal and sharpness. This compilation is an attempt to pull out of the depths of memory something that we giggled before, and away from the mass of contemporary jokes, something that we laugh out loud today. A aphorisms, these wise thoughts with a smile, had to share how ancient authors and modern, for what, I think, nor those of any other for me not offended. In this case, the selection criterion was the "bearded" joke, jokes, aphorisms, sayings, ie, they have passed the test of time and repeated repetition. After all, is what makes them classics of the genre after the screening. As far unsuccessful attempt to judge you, dear reader.