Merely corroborative detail, intended to give artistic verisimilitude to an otherwise bald and unconvincing narrative.

You must lie upon the daisies and discourse in novel phrases of complicated state of mind. The meaning doesn't matter if it's only idle chatter of a transcendental kind.

A policeman's lot is not a happy one

I'm really very sorry for you all, but it's an unjust world, and virtue is triumphant only in theatrical performances.

I am a courtier grave and serious Who is about to kiss your hand: Try to combine a pose imperious With a demeanour nobly bland.

I love my fellow creatures - I do all the good I can - yet everybody says I'm such a disagreeable man!

Bind up their wounds - but look the other way.