Why Sir Quotes

7 quotes by 4 authors

• A man's bookseller should keep his confidence, like his physician. What can become of a world where every man knows what another man reads? Why,… — P.B. Kerr
• Sir, what is poetry? Why, Sir, it is much easier to say what it is not. We all know what light is; but it is… — Samuel Johnson
• If he does really think that there is no distinction between virtue and vice, why, sir, when he leaves our houses let us count our… — Samuel Johnson
• Boswell: But, Sir is it not somewhat singular that you should happen to have Cocker's Arithmetic about you on your journey? Dr. Johnson: Why, Sir… — James Boswell
• Why, sir," said he, looking about him, "what splendour I see: gold lace, breeches, cocked hats. Allow me to recommend a sandwich. And would you… — Patrick O'Brian
• Why, sir, Sherry is dull, naturally dull; but it must have taken him a great deal of pains to become what we now see him.… — Samuel Johnson

Who Wrote These Why Sir Quotes

4 authors contributed a total of 7 Why Sir Quotes as follows:

• 3 Why Sir Quotes by Samuel Johnson
• 1 Why Sir Quote by P.B. Kerr
• 1 Why Sir Quote by James Boswell
• 1 Why Sir Quote by Patrick O'Brian