W.S. Gilbert Quotes

A collection of quotes by W.S. Gilbert.

W.S. Gilbert (1836–1911) was a prominent English dramatist and librettist. He is best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan in creating fourteen comic operas, including popular works such as "H.M.S. Pinafore," "The Pirates of Penzance," and "The Mikado." Gilbert's witty and satirical lyrics, combined with Sullivan's catchy melodies, garnered immense success and established the genre of the Savoy operas. Outside of his theatrical career, Gilbert also served as a municipal councilor and wrote several plays, poems, and novels. His contributions to the world of comic opera continue to delight audiences to this day.

In the discovery of secret things, and in the investigation

In the discovery of secret things, and in the investigation of hidden causes, stronger reasons are obtained from sure experiments and demonstrated arguments than from probable conjectures and the opinions of philosophical speculators.

W.S. Gilbert

Science

I'm really very sorry for you all, but it's an unjust world,

I'm really very sorry for you all, but it's an unjust world, and virtue is triumphant only in theatrical performances.

W.S. Gilbert

Life Reality Theater Justice Injustice Acting