An Englishman thinks he is moral when he is only uncomfortable.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The Englishman wants to be recognized as a gentleman, or as some other suitable species of human being, the American wants to be considered a good guy.
The very phrase 'foreign affairs' makes an Englishman convinced that I am about to treat of subjects with which he has no concern.
Every man has his moral backside which he refrains from showing unless he has to and keeps covered as long as possible with the trousers of decorum.
Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also.
An Englishman bears with patience any ridicule which foreigners cast upon him. John Bull never laughs so loudly as when he laughs at himself; but the Americans are nationally sensitive and cannot endure that good-humoured raillery which jests at their weaknesses and foibles.
A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world.
A man that is ashamed of passions that are natural and reasonable is generally proud of those that are shameful and silly.
An Englishman's way of speaking absolutely classifies him.
In civilized life, where the happiness and indeed almost the existence of man, depends on the opinion of his fellow men. He is constantly acting a studied part.
A man who pretends to understand women is bad manners. For him to really to understand them is bad morals.