I accept refreshment at any hands, however lowly.

When the enterprising burglar isn't burgling; When the cut-throat isn't occupied in crime; He loves to hear the little brook a-gurgling; And listen to the merry village chime.

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.

In all the woes that curse our race there is a lady in the case.

I always voted at my party's call, and I never thought of thinking for myself at all.

poverty is obsolete and hunger is abolished

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