278 Quotes by Jerome K. Jerome

There was a time, long ago, when I used to clamour for the hard work: now I like to give the youngsters a chance.

You can always tell the old river hand by the way in which he stretches himself out upon the cushions at the bottom of the boat, and encourages the rowers by telling them anecdotes about the marvellous feats he performed last season...

The more we peeled, the more peel there seemed to be left on; by the time we had got all the peel off and all the eyes out, there was no potato left – at least none worth speaking of.

There is nothing more remarkable in human sociology than our attitude towards the institution of marriage.

Let us have done with vain regrets and longings for the days that never will be ours again. Our work lies in front, not behind us; and “Forward!” is our motto.

A loud noise at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.

If you are foolish enough to be contented, don't show it, but grumble with the rest.

It is always the best policy to tell the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

Opportunities fly by while we sit regretting the chances we have lost, and the happiness that comes to us we heed not, because of the happiness that is gone