Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.

Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly read more

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

She has the answer to everything and the solution to nothing.

She has the answer to everything and the solution to nothing.

The only gracious way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can't ignore it, top it; if read more

The only gracious way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can't ignore it, top it; if you can't top it, laugh at it; if you can't laugh at it, it's probably deserved.

It'd be a terrific innovation if you could get your mind to stretch a little further than the next wisecrack.

It'd be a terrific innovation if you could get your mind to stretch a little further than the next wisecrack.

I am not going to spend any time whatsoever in attacking the Foreign Secretary. If we complain about the tune, read more

I am not going to spend any time whatsoever in attacking the Foreign Secretary. If we complain about the tune, there is no reason to attack the monkey when the organ grinder is present.

Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance.

Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance.

I've had a wonderful evening - but this wasn't it.

I've had a wonderful evening - but this wasn't it.

A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.

A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.