A boy's story is the best that is ever told.

He calls the knaves, Jacks, this boy! . . . And what coarse hands he has! And what thick boots!

I think . . . that it is the best club in London.

It's always best on these occasions to do what the mob do.' 'But suppose there are two mobs?' suggested Mr. Snodgrass. 'Shout with the largest,' replied Mr. Pickwick.

There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts

Cows are my passion. What I have ever sighed for has been to retreat to a Swiss farm, and live entirely surrounded by cows - and china.