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The offspring of riches: Pride, vanity, ostentation, arrogance, tyranny
The offspring of riches: Pride, vanity, ostentation, arrogance, tyranny
The Almighty in His infinite wisdom did not see fit to create Frenchmen in the image of Englishmen.
The Almighty in His infinite wisdom did not see fit to create Frenchmen in the image of Englishmen.
There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual.
There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual.
Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
There's no life without humour. It can make the wonderful moments of life truly glorious, and it can make tragic read more
There's no life without humour. It can make the wonderful moments of life truly glorious, and it can make tragic moments bearable.
Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.
Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.
I may not lead the most dramatic life, but in my brain it's War and Peace everyday.
I may not lead the most dramatic life, but in my brain it's War and Peace everyday.
This is it, folks. This is the idea which has kept me virtually unknown for the past 16 years. I read more
This is it, folks. This is the idea which has kept me virtually unknown for the past 16 years. I have watched my crowds dwindle. I am going nowhere, and nowhere quick, but, those of you who have children, I am sorry to tell you this, but they are not special. Wait! I know some of you are going "what, what?" Let me just clarify: I know YOU think they're special ... ha ha ha! I'm aware of that. I'm just here to tell you, that they're NOT! Ha ha ha ha! Sorry. Did you know that every time a guy comes he comes two-hundred million sperm? One out of TWO-HUNDRED MILLION – that load, we're only talking about one load – connected: gee, what are the fucking odds? Do you know what that means? I've wiped nations off've my chest with a grey gymsock. ENTIRE CIVILISATIONS HAVE FLAKED AND CRUSTED IN THE HAIR AROUND MY NAVEL! [...] I've tossed universes in my underpants while napping. Boom! A Milkyway shoots into my jockeyshorts: "Unngh ... what's for fucking breakfast?!"
Humour is the weapon of unarmed people: it helps people who are oppressed to smile at the situation that pains read more
Humour is the weapon of unarmed people: it helps people who are oppressed to smile at the situation that pains them.
