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I am the very model of a modern major general
W. S. Gilbert
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W. S. Gilbert
Age: 74 †
Born: 1836
Born: November 18
Died: 1911
Died: May 29
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Sir William Schwenck Gilbert
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On my face extended flat I was walloped with a cat For listening at the key-hole of the door.
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Bow, bow, ye lower middle classes! Bow, bow, ye tradesmen, bow, ye masses!
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No one can have a higher opinion of him than I have and I think he's a dirty little beast.
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He led his regiment from behind. He found it less exciting.
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Oh! a private buffoon is a light-hearted loon, If you listen to popular rumour From morning to night he's so joyous and bright, And he bubbles with wit and good humour!
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Spurn not the nobly born with love affected nor treat with virtuous scorn the well connected.
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My object all sublime I shall achieve in time- To let the punishment fit the crime- The punishment fit the crime.
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Posterity will know as little of me as I know of posterity.
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There's a fascination frantic in a ruin that's romantic.
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The happiest hour a sailor sees Is when he's down At an inland town, With his Nancy on his knees, yo ho! And his arm around her waist!
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When a felon s not engaged in his employment, Or maturing his felonious little plans, His capacity for innocent enjoyment Is just as great as any honest mans.
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