W. S. Gilbert Quotes

When you are lying awake with a dismal headache, and repose is tabooed by anxiety, I conceive you may use any language you choose to indulge in without impropriety.

W. S. Gilbert

• May
• Lying
• Anxiety
• Indulge In

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• When you are lying awake with a dismal headache, and repose is tabooed by anxiety, I conceive you may use any language you choose to indulge in without impropriety.

  

  W. S. Gilbert
  • May
  • Lying
  • Anxiety