Henry Howarth Bashford wrote the book "Augustus Carp, Esq. by Himself: Being the Autobiography of a Really Good Man". The book is an autobiography of Augustus Carp, who is portrayed as a pompous and self-righteous man. The satirical novel was first published in 1924 and is considered a classic of English literature.
The nobility of labor is an axiom which requires no demonstration.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
A sense of humor is the prerogative of those who can afford it.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
Virtue is its own reward, and needs no bush.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
Patience is a virtue that carries a lot of wait.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
An empty vessel makes the most sound, thus proving by analogy that nothing is often a good thing to say.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
Punctuality is the politeness of princes and the duty of little men.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
The pen is mightier than the sword, but considerably less effective in a duel.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
There is no time like the present for postponing what you ought to be doing.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
He who laughs last has undoubtedly not caught the joke.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
Charity begins at home, but should not end there.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself