W. S. Gilbert Quotes About Crime

Quotes about: Crime

• My object all sublime I shall achieve in time- To let the punishment fit the crime- The punishment fit the crime.

  W. S. Gilbert

  Time, Punishment, Sublime

  The Mikado act 2 (1885)

• When the enterprising burglar isn't burgling; When the cut-throat isn't occupied in crime; He loves to hear the little brook a-gurgling; And listen to the merry village chime.

  W. S. Gilbert

  Cutting, Loss, Village

  William Schwenck Gilbert, “The Policeman's Lot”

• When a felon s not engaged in his employment, Or maturing his felonious little plans, His capacity for innocent enjoyment Is just as great as any honest mans.

  W. S. Gilbert

  Employment, Littles, Felons

  The Pirates of Penzance act 2 (1879)

• Let the punishment fit the crime.

  W. S. Gilbert

  Punishment, Fit, Crime

  The Mikado act 2 (1885)

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