Jerome Klapka Jerome (May 2, 1859 - June 14, 1927) was an English writer and humorist, best known for the humorous travelogue Three Men in a Boat

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Angels may be very excellent sort of folk in their own way, but we, poor mortals in our present state, would probably find them precious slow company.
I like work it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.
I like work it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. I love to keep it by me the idea of getting rid of it nearly breaks my heart.
Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen.
It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.
It is always the best policy to speak the truth--unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.
It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.
It is impossible to enjoy idling unless there is plenty of work to do.
When a man or woman loves to brood over a sorrow and takes care to keep it green in their memory, you may be sure it is no longer a pain to them.

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