Cynicism is the humour of hatred
She kissed her way into society. I don't like her. But don't misunderstand me: my dislike is purely platonic.
A committee should consist of three men, two of whom are absent.
A whipper-snapper of criticism who quoted dead languages to hide his ignorance of life.
Every man is a potential genius until he does something.
He is an old bore. Even the grave yawns for him.