The supply of good fellows is by no means in excess of the demand. A man has only to hoist the flag of hospitality to insure a very considerable amou…

- Robert Smith Surtees

More people are flattered into virtue than bullied out of vice.

- Robert Smith Surtees

It is an inwariable rule with the dealers to praise the bad points and let the good 'uns speak for themselves.

- Robert Smith Surtees

It ar'n't that I loves the fox less, but that I loves the 'ound more.

- Robert Smith Surtees

Life would be very pleasant if it were not for its enjoyments.

- Robert Smith Surtees

There is no secret closer than what passes between a man and his horse

- Robert Smith Surtees

There are three sorts of lawyers - able, unable and lamentable.

- Robert Smith Surtees

Better be killed than frightened to death.

- Robert Smith Surtees

There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse.

- Robert Smith Surtees