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)

With the possible exception of New York, there is no place like London for versatility in eating.

James Huneker (1859-1921)

The type of man capable of success in London is more or less callous and cynical. If I had the training of boys, I would teach them to think of London as the last place where life can be lived worthily.

George Gissing (1857-1903)

London streets . . . are divided into two classes: into streets where the roast-beef of life is earned, and into streets where the said roast-beef is eaten.

Max Schlesinger (1822-1881)