“ And so do his sisters and his cousins and his aunts! His sisters and his cousins Whom he reckons up by dozens And his aunts! W. S. Gilbert
“ Perhaps if you address the lady Most politely most politely Flatter and impress the lady Most politely most politely Humbly beg and humbly sue She may deign to look on you. W. S. Gilbert
“ Oh I am a cook and a captain bold And the mate of the Nancy brig And a bo'sun tight and a midshipmate And the crew of the captain's gig. W. S. Gilbert
“ When every blessed thing you have is made of silver or of gold you long for simple pewter. W. S. Gilbert
“ See how the Fates their gifts allot. For A is happy - B is not. Yet B is worthy I dare say Of more prosperity than A. W. S. Gilbert
“ And whether you're an honest man or whether you're a thief depends on whose solicitor has given me my brief. W. S. Gilbert
“ You must stir it and stump it and blow your own trumpet or trust me you haven't a chance. W. S. Gilbert
“ Now landsmen all whoever you may be If you want to rise to the top of the tree. If your soul isn't fettered to an office stool Be careful to be guided by this golden rule - Stick close to your des… W. S. Gilbert
“ For he might have been a Rooshian A French or Turk or Proosian Or perhaps Italian. But in spite of all temptations To belong to other nations He remains an Englishman. W. S. Gilbert
“ No one can have a higher opinion of him than I have - and I think he's a dirty little beast. W. S. Gilbert
“ Of that there is no manner of doubt - No probable possible shadow of doubt - No possible doubt whatever. W. S. Gilbert
