He traces the steam train always back to the kettle. (On Robert Peel)
Insults Quotes
In his quieter moments he sounds like his trousers are on fire.
To have betrayed two political leaders – to have wrecked two historic parties – reveals a depth of infamy never previously reached, compared with which the thugs of India are as faithful friends and Judas Iscariot is entitled to a crown of glory. (On Joseph Chamberlain)
The right honorable gentleman is reminiscent of a poker. The only difference is that a poker gives off the occasional signs of warmth. (On Robert Peel)
One insult pocketed soon produces another.
You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.
He’s so fat, he can be his own running mate.
He has to learn that petulance is no sarcasm, and that insolence is not invective. (On Charles Wood)
All tongue, without heart or head. (Patrick Henry)
That young girl is one of the least benightedly unintelligent organic life forms it has been my profound lack of pleasure not to be able to avoid meeting.
