Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Gentleman

A gentleman is one who has no business in the world.Punch.

A gentleman ought to travel abroad but dwell at home.

A gentleman should be honest in his actions and refined in his language.Spectator.

A gentleman should have more in pocket than on his back.

A gentleman without an estate is a pudding without suet.

A true gentleman will respect woman even in her weakness.French.

He is the best gentleman who is the son of his own deserts.

Manners and money make a gentleman.

Punctuality and politeness are the inseparable companions of gentlemen.Lamartine.

The first thing a poor gentleman calls for in the morning is a needle and thread.Scotch.

What’s a gentleman but his pleasure?

When Adam delved and Eve span,
Where was then the gentleman?German, Dutch.

Who would be a gentleman let him storm a town.