A parsimony of words prodigal of sense.
In politics, nothing is contemptible.
I rather like bad wine; one gets so bored with good wine.
Mr Speaker, I withdraw my statement that half the cabinet are asses - half the cabinet are not asses.
Here's to the man who rode the race, who took the time, who kept the time, and who did the trick.
The characteristic of the present age is craving credulity.