Douglas William Jerrold
Douglas William Jerrold
Douglas William Jerroldwas an English dramatist and writer...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionDramatist
Date of Birth3 January 1803
Douglas William Jerrold quotes about
snakes may thorns
Duty, though set about by thorns, may still be made a staff supporting even while it tortures. Cast it away, and, like the prophet's wand, it changes to a snake.
gravity convincing
Gravity is more suggestive than convincing.
patience strong despair
Patience is the strongest of strong drinks; for it kills the giant despair.
first-love second-chance firsts
I would like to have a second chance at my first love.
coquetry coquette victim
A coquette is like a recruiting sergeant, always on the lookout for fresh victims.
employment
The sharp employ the sharp.