The most threatened group in human societies as in animal societies is the unmated male: the unmated male is more likely to wind up in prison or in an asylum or dead than his mated counterpart. He is less likely to be promoted at work and he is considered a poor credit risk.

The throne we honour is the people's choice.

The newspapers! Sir, they are the most villainous - licentious -abominable - infernal - Not that I ever read them - No - I make it a rule never to look into a newspaper.

If the thought is slow to come, a glass of good wine encourages it; and when it does come, a glass of good wine rewards it.

He is the very pineapple of politeness.

There is no trusting appearances.

I leave my character behind me.