There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature - the malice of a good thing is the barb that makes it stick.

I'm called away by particular business - but I leave my character behind me

He is the very pineapple of politeness.

There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature - the malice of a good thing is the barb that makes it stick.

A bumper of good liquor Will end a contest quicker Than justice, judge or vicar.

Steal! to be sure they may; and, egad, serve your best thoughts as gypsies do stolen children,-disfigure them to make 'em pass for their own.

Never say more than is necessary.