Author: William Gilbert

Quotes

We will hang you, never fear, Most politely, most politely.

We will hang you, never fear, Most politely, most politely.

- William 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.

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.

- William Gilbert

The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in particular, and did it very well.

The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in particular, and did it very well.

- William Gilbert

My family pride is something inconceivable. I can't help it. I was born sneering.

My family pride is something inconceivable. I can't help it. I was born sneering.

- William Gilbert

Man is nature's sole mistake.

Man is nature's sole mistake.

- William Gilbert

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