"The only infallible rule we know is, that the man who is always talking about being a gentleman never is one."

"There may be said to be three sorts of lawyers, able, unable, and lamentable."

"The supply of good fellows is by no means in excess of the demand. A man has only to hoist the flag of hospitality to…"

"Better be killed than frightened to death."

"Life would be very pleasant if it were not for its enjoyments."

"I am a sportsman all over, and to the back-bone – 'Unting is all that's worth living for – all time is lost wot is no…"

"'Untin' fills my thoughts by day, and many a good run I have in my sleep. Many a dig in the ribs I gives Mrs. J. when…"

"It is an inwariable rule with the dealers to praise the bad points and let the good 'uns speak for themselves."

"Thus attired, with smiles assumed at the door, the young ladies entered the drawing-room in the full fervour of siste…"

"Mr. Jorrocks then called upon the company in succession for a toast, a song, or a sentiment. Nimrod gave, "The Royal …"