Ambassadors cropped up like hay, Prime Ministers and such as they grew like asparagus in May, and dukes were three a penny.
W. S. Gilbert
And all is right as right can be.
W. S. Gilbert
And I am right, And you are right, Modified rapture!
W. S. Gilbert
But the privilege and pleasure that we treasure beyond measure is to run on little errands for the Ministers of State.
W. S. Gilbert
He combines the manners of a Marquis with the morals of a Methodist.
W. S. Gilbert
I always voted at my party's call, and I never thought of thinking for myself at all.
W. S. Gilbert
I have a left shoulder-blade that is a miracle of loveliness. People come miles to see it. My right elbow has a fascination that few can resist.
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
It revolts me but I do it!
W. S. Gilbert
Man is nature's sole mistake.
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
The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in particular, and did it very well.
W. S. Gilbert
We will hang you, never fear, Most politely, most politely.
W. S. Gilbert
When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody.
W. S. Gilbert
While Darwinian Man, though well-behaved. At best is only a monkey shaved!
W. S. Gilbert
You have no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how little I deserve it.
W. S. Gilbert
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Type:
Composer
Date of Birth:
1836-11-18
Year of Death:
1911
Nationality:
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