Bon-mots of Sydney Smith and R. Brinsley SheridanJ. M. Dent, 1893 - Всего страниц: 192 |
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Стр. 39 - The Atlantic was roused. Mrs. Partington's spirit was up; but I need not tell you that the contest was unequal. The Atlantic Ocean beat Mrs. Partington. She was excellent at a slop, or a puddle, but she should not have meddled with a tempest. Gentlemen, be at your ease — be quiet and steady. You will beat Mrs. Partington.
Стр. 95 - Buccleugh-place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey. I proposed that we should set up a Review ; this was acceded to with acclamation. I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the Edinburgh Review. The motto I proposed for the Review was, " Tenui musam meditamur avena." " We cultivate literature upon a little oatmeal.
Стр. 157 - Paull was his opponent, he found himself in company with two Westminster electors. In the course of conversation one of them asked the other to whom he meant to give his vote ; when he replied, " To Paull, certainly ; for though I think him but a shabby sort of fellow, I would vote for any one rather than that rascal Sheridan ! " "Do you know Sheridan ? " asked the stranger. " Not I, sir," answered the gentleman ; " nor should I wish to know him.
Стр. 151 - I am sorry to say I do not think that this is your line — you had much better have stuck to your former pursuits." On hearing which, Sheridan rested his head upon his hand for a few minutes, and then vehemently exclaimed, " It is in me, however, and, by G — , it shall come out.
Стр. 70 - I had never seen her before, but I turned suddenly round and said, ' Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life ; let us swear eternal friendship.
Стр. 166 - After he had finished, one of his friends reproached him with flattering Gibbon. 'Why, what did I say of him?' asked Sheridan — 'You called him the luminous author', &c.
Стр. 131 - Give them," said he in 1810, and in a far higher strain of eloquence, "a corrupt House of Lords; give them a venal House of Commons ; give them a tyrannical Prince ; give them a truckling Court, — and let me but have an unfettered press ; I will defy them to encroach a hair's-breadth upon the liberties of England...
Стр. 76 - Why, when I first went down into Yorkshire, there had not been a resident clergyman in my parish for a hundred and fifty years. Each farmer kept a huge mastiff dog, ranging at large, and ready to make his morning meal on clergy...
Стр. 37 - One man marry her ! it is monstrous. You might people a colony with her ; or give an assembly with her ; or perhaps take your morning's walk round her, always provided there were frequent resting-places, and you were in rude health. I once was rash enough to try walking round her before breakfast, but only got half-way and gave it up exhausted. Or you might read the Riot Act and disperse her ; in short, you might do anything with her but marry her.
Стр. 192 - If that is the case, my dear Tom," said the affectionate parent, " you will find a case of loaded pistols up-stairs, and a horse ready saddled in the stable, — the night is dark, and you are within half a mile of Hounslow Heath." " I understand what you mean," said Tom,