He led his regiment from behind. He found it less exciting.

I am the very model of a modern major general

Saturday afternoon, although occurring at regular and well-foreseen intervals, always takes this railway by surprise.

I'm very good at integral and differential calculus, I know the scientific names of beings animalculous; In short, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral, I am the very model of a modern Major-General.

No good play is a success; fine writing and high morals are useless on the stage. I have been scribbling twaddle for thirty-five years to suit the public taste, and I should know.

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.

Isn't your life extremely flat,With nothing to grumble at?