"The author of Amelia, the most singular genius which their island ever produced, whose works it has long been the fas…"

"There is a peculiarity in the countenance, as everybody knows, which, though it cannot be described, is sure to betra…"

"Sherry...a silly, sickly compound, the use of which will transform a nation, however bold and warlike by nature, into…"

"There are no countries in the world less known by the British than these selfsame British Islands, or where more stra…"

"Smoking has a sedative effect upon the nerves, and enables a man to bear the sorrows of this life (of which every one…"

"If you must commit suicide – and there is no knowing to what people may be brought – always contrive to do it as deco…"

"I have always been a friend to hero-worship; it is the only rational one, and has always been in use amongst civilize…"

"Translation is at best an echo."

"There's night and day, brother, both sweet things; sun, moon, and stars, brother, all sweet things; there's likewise …"

"He is not deserving of the name of Englishman who speaketh against ale, that is, good ale."