Famous quotes containing the words smith and/or served:
“Oh, don’t tell me of facts—I never believe facts: you know Canning said nothing was so fallacious as facts, except figures.”
—Sydney Smith (1771–1845)
“Certain it is that scandal is good brisk talk, whereas praise of one’s neighbour is by no means lively hearing. An acquaintance grilled, scored, devilled, and served with mustard and cayenne pepper excites the appetite; whereas a slice of cold friend with currant jelly is but a sickly, unrelishing meat.”
—William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)