Clerihews

The art of Biography Is different from Geography. Geography is about maps, But Biography is about chaps. Sir Christopher Wren Said, 'I am going to dine with some men. If anyone calls Say I am designing St. Paul's.' Sir Humphrey Davy Abominated gravy. He lived in the odium Of having discovered sodium. John Stuart Mill, By a mighty effort of will, Overcame his natural bonhomie And wrote 'Principles of Economy.' What I like about Clive Is that he is no longer alive. There is a great deal to be said For being dead. Edward the Confessor Slept under the dresser. When that began to pall, He slept in the hall. Chapman & Hall Swore not at all. Mr Chapman's yea was yea, And Mr Hall's nay was nay.