And whether you're an honest man, or whether you're a thief, depends on whose solicitor has given me my brief.W. S. Gilbert
If you wish in this world to advance Your merits you're bound to enhance; You must stir it and stump it, And blow your own trumpet, Or, trust me, you haven't a chance.W. S. Gilbert
No one can have a higher opinion of him than I have - and I think he's a dirty little beast.W. S. Gilbert
Of that there is no manner of doubt - No probable, possible shadow of doubt - No possible doubt whatever.W. S. Gilbert
See how the Fates their gifts allot. For A is happy - B is not. Yet B is worthy, I dare say, Of more prosperity than A.W. S. Gilbert
When every blessed thing you have is made of silver, or of gold, you long for simple pewter.W. S. Gilbert
You must stir it and stump it, and blow your own trumpet, or trust me, you haven't a chance.W. S. Gilbert