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- The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in particular, and did it very well. — William Gilbert
- If you wish in this world to advance your merits you're bound to enhance; You must stir it and stump it, and blow your own trumpet, Or, trust me, you haven't a chance. — William Gilbert
- We will hang you, never fear, Most politely, most politely. — William Gilbert
- He combines the manners of a Marquis with the morals of a Methodist. — William Gilbert
- You have no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how little I deserve it. — William Gilbert
- My family pride is something inconceivable. I can't help it. I was born sneering. — William Gilbert