"You, Mr. Wilkes, will die either of the pox or on the gallows."
The Earl of Sandwich
"That depends, my lord, whether I embrace your mistress or your principles."
John Wilkes's response to The Earl of Sandwich
I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend... if you have one.
George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill
Cannot possibly attend first night; will attend second, if there is one.
Winston Churchills response to George Bernard Shaw
Winston, if you were my husband, I would poison your coffee!
Lady Astor to Winston Churchill at a dinner party
Madam, if I were your husband, I would drink it!
Winston Churchills response to Lady Astor