Quotes by : W. S. Gilbert

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

Things are seldom what they seem Skim milk masquerades as cream.

You've no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself - and how little I deserve it.

When every blessed thing you have is made of silver or of gold you long for simple pewter.

And whether you're an honest man or whether you're a thief depends on whose solicitor has given me....

A source of innocent merriment! Of innocent merriment.

Of that there is no manner of doubt - No probable possible shadow of doubt - No possible doubt whatever.....

Darwinian Man though well-behaved At best is only a monkey shaved!

If you wish in this world to advance Your merits you're bound to enhance You must stir it and stump....

Did nothing in particular and did it very well.