Psmith Quotes:

[I'm] as broke as the ten commandments.

- P. G. Wodehouse

topic: Broke, Ten Commandments, Psmith

I am Psmith," said the old Etonian reverently. "There is a preliminary P before the name. This, however, is silent. Like the tomb. Compare such words as ptarmigan, psalm, and phthisis.

- P. G. Wodehouse

source: P. G. Wodehouse (2012). “Psmith, Journalist”, p.223, The Floating Press

topic: Names, Psalms, Silent, Psmith

For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, 'It might have been'.

- John Greenleaf Whittier

topic: Love, Inspirational, Life, Inspirational Addiction Recovery, Inspirational Recovery

Some time ago," he said, "--how long it seems! -- I remember saying to a young friend of mine of the name of Spiller, 'Comrade Spiller, never confuse the unusual with the impossible.' It is my guiding rule in life.

- P. G. Wodehouse

source: P. G. Wodehouse (2013). “The Psmith Omnibus”, p.422, eBookIt.com

topic: Young Friends, Names, Long, Psmith

Another of these strong silent men. The world is full of us.

- P. G. Wodehouse

source: P. G. Wodehouse (2009). “Psmith, Journalist”, p.93, ReadHowYouWant.com

topic: Strong, Men, World, Psmith, Silent Man

We must always remember, however,' said Psmith gravely, 'that poets are also God's creatures.

- P. G. Wodehouse

source: P.G. Wodehouse (2009). “Leave it to Psmith”, p.116, Random House

topic: Remember, Poet, Said, Psmith

Psmith is the only thing in my literary career which was handed to me on a plate with watercress round it, thus enabling me to avoid the blood, sweat and tears inseparable from an author's life.

- P. G. Wodehouse

topic: Blood, Careers, Sweat, Sweat And Tears, Psmith