"Three Men in a Boat" Quotes

I can't sit still and see another man slaving and working. I want to get up and superintend, and walk round with my hands in my pockets, and tell him what to do.

I do like a little music; it makes one so romantic.

I am always late on principle, my principle being that punctuality is the thief of time.

We must not let daylight in upon the magic.

I never see any difference in boys. I only know two sorts of boys. Mealy boys and beef-faced boys.

I never can remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twelve or whether it snowed for twelve days and twelve nights when I was six.

I have a great mind to say I wish I hadn't come, but to stop at home requires willpower.

I find it difficult to believe that I sleep, for I wake up feeling very tired.

I don't believe any of you have ever seen a pair of boots before, and I feel sure that none of you could produce any evidence to prove that you ever had.

What a dear little thing a child is when it isn't crying.