Douglas William Jerrold Quotes

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The sharp employ the sharp; verily, a man may be known by his attorney.

Douglas William Jerrold

Fortunes made in no time are like shirts made in no time; it's ten to one if they hang long together.

Douglas William Jerrold

Love's like the measles—all the worse when it comes late in life.

Douglas William Jerrold

The ugliest of trades have their moments of pleasure. Now, if I were a grave-digger, or even a hangman, there are some people I could work for with a great deal of enjoyment.

Douglas William Jerrold

Self-defense is the clearest of all laws; and for this reason - the lawyers didn't make it.

Douglas William Jerrold

God said, "Let us make man in our image." Man said, 'Let us make God in our image."

Douglas William Jerrold

The best thing I know between France and England is the sea.

Douglas William Jerrold

Some people are so fond of ill luck that they run halfway to meet it.

Douglas William Jerrold

As for the brandy, "nothing extenuate;" and the water, put nought in it malice.

Douglas William Jerrold

Douglas William Jerrold

Douglas William Jerrold

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Born: January 3, 1803

Died: June 8, 1857 (aged 54)

Bio: Douglas William Jerrold was an English dramatist and writer.

Known for:

Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures (1845)
The rent day (1834)
Men of Character (1838)
The Barber's Chair: And The Hedgehog Letters

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