7 Quotes by Harry Graham

Weep not for little Leonie, abducted by a French Marquis. Though loss of honor was a wrench, just think how it’s improved her French.

Virtue its own reward? Alas! And what a poor one as a rule! Be virtuous and life will pass Like one long term of Sunday School.

What makes Existence really nice Is Virtue – with a dash of Vice.

O’er the rugged mountain’s brow Clara threw the twins she nursed, And remarked,’I wonder now Which will reach the bottom first?

Billy, in one of his nice new sashes, Fell in the fire and was burnt to ashes; Now, although the room grows chilly, I haven’t the heart to poke poor Billy.

Send me the half that’s got my keys.

We should all learn to take things easily – other people’s things.