Never say a humorous thing to a man who does not possess humour: he will always use it in evidence against you.
Cynicism is the humour of hatred
I'll have that one, please.
She kissed her way into society. I don't like her. But don't misunderstand me: my dislike is purely platonic.
He is an old bore. Even the grave yawns for him.
When I pass my name in such large letters I blush, but at the same time instinctively raise my hat.