Funny Quotes

"When one reflects what a deal of harm a bishop may do, one wishes that there was some surer way of getting bishops." ~ The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope It was admitted by all her friends, and also by her enemies--who were in truth the more numerous and active body of the two--that Lizzie Greystock had done very well with herself. ~ The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope They slipped briskly into an intimacy from which they never recovered. ~ This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald I don't want to repeat my innocence. I want the pleasure of losing it again. ~ This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald Discovering that priests were infinitely more attentive when she was in process of losing or regaining faith in Mother Church, she maintained an enchantingly wavering attitude. ~ This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald Everything has its drawbacks, as the man said when his mother-in-law died, and they came down upon him for the funeral expenses. ~ Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome The effect of all this was that I blushed one of my overpowering blushes. People told me they became me very much; I hope so, for the misfortune was frequent; and I think nature owed me that compensation. ~ Uncle Silas by J. Sheridan Le Fanu "In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing." ~ The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde "Indeed, when I am in really great trouble, as any one who knows me intimately will tell you, I refuse everything except food and drink." ~ The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde It will be conjectured that I was of course glad to return to the bosom of my kindred. Well! the amiable conjecture does no harm, and may therefore be safely left uncontradicted. ~ Villette by Charlotte Bronte