George Robert Sims

“It is Christmas Day in the Workhouse, and the cold bare walls are bright with garlands of green and holly, and the Paupers' hearts are gay.”

“It is one of the tragedies of life that the men who are most gifted with the power of speech are often the least gifted with the power of thought.”

“'Twas a foul night when 'Ostler Joe went mad and killed his wife, then held the children 'neath the pump and washed away their life.”

“My first and foremost memory of life is of a Punch and Judy show.”

“To be a boy in blue, it is a thing to be proud of.”

“I must have a big-hearted, rosy-cheeked, and loving wife, who will indulge my fads and fancies.”