Charles Dibdin Quotes

What argufies pride and ambition? Soon or late death will take us in tow: Each bullet has got its commission, And when our time’s come we must go.

Then trust me, there’s nothing like drinking So pleasant this side of the grave; It keeps the unhappy from thinking, And makes e’en the valiant more brave.

Did you ever hear of Captain Wattle? He was all for love, and a little for the bottle.

For a soldier I listed, to grow great in fame, And be shot at for sixpence a day.