I have no relish for the country; it is a kind of healthy grave. – Sydney Smith
Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them. – Sydney Smith
Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life let us swear eternal friendship. – Sydney Smith
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort. – Sydney Smith