Mere abuse is no criticism.

His whole aspect was that of a man who has unexpectedly been struck by lightning.

Aunt Agatha is like an elephant-not so much to look at, for in appearance she resembles more a well-bred vulture, but because she never forgets.

Bingo swayed like a jelly in a high wind.

I didn't mean you were stupid. It's just that you're not logical, which isn't the same thing at all.

Her reasoning is full of tricks And butterfly suggestions, I know no point to which she sticks; She begs the simplest questions, And, when her premises are str…

Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance.