Glorious insults are from an era before the English language became boiled down to 4-letter words
A member of Parliament to Disraeli: “Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.” “That depends, Sir,” said Disraeli, “whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.”· “He had delusions of adequacy.” – Walter Kerr “He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.” – Winston Churchill I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.” Clarence Darrow “He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary.” – William Faulkner (about Ernest Hemingway). “Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I’ll waste no time reading it.” – Moses Hadas “I didn’t attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.” – Mark Twain “He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends..” – Oscar Wilde “I … Continue reading →