W. S. Gilbert Quotes

A policeman's lot is not a happy one

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

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

He did nothing in particular, and did it very well.

After many unhappy experiments in the direction of an ideal Republic, it was found that what may be described as a Despotism tempered by Dynamite provides, on the whole, the most satisfactory description of ruler - an autocrat who dares not abuse his autocratic power.

There's a fascination frantic in a ruin that's romantic.

I accept refreshment at any hands, however lowly.

I am the very model of a modern major general

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