He was a gentleman who was generally spoken of as having nothing…

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

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 insure a very considerable amount of custom.

Mr. Jorrocks then called upon the company in succession for a toast, a song, or a sentiment. Nimrod gave, "The Royal Staghounds"; Crane gave, "Champagne to our real friends, and real pain to our sham friends."

More people are flattered into virtue than bullied out of vice.

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

Better be killed than frightened to death.