In a word, man in London is not quite so good a creature as he is out of it.

John Galt (1779-1839)

The Londoner seldom understands his city until it sweeps him, too, away from his moorings.

E. M. Forster (1879-1970), Howards End

The amount of women in London who flirt with their own husbands is perfectly scandalous. It looks so bad. It is simply washing one’s clean linen in public.

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) The importance of being Ernest

London is undoubtedly a place where men and manners may be seen to the best advantage.

James Boswell (1740-1795)

We can be nowhere private except in the midst of London.

Charles Lamb (1775-1834)