When every blessed thing you have is made of silver, or of gold, you long for simple pewter.

For duty, duty must be done; The rule applies to everyone.

I accept refreshment at any hands, however lowly.

Oh, wouldn't the world seem dull and flat with nothing whatever to grumble at?

I am the very model of a modern major general

There's fish in the sea, no doubt of it, As good as ever came out of it.

No one can have a higher opinion of him than I have; and I think he's a dirty little beast.