The Spectator Club Quotations
“Sir Roger de Coverley, of Worcestershire, a baronet.”Explanation: Sir Roger is introduced as a well-known country gentleman and baronet from Worcestershire. This shows his important and respected place in society.
“He keeps himself a bachelor by reason he was crossed in love by a perverse beautiful widow…”Explanation: Sir Roger is still unmarried because a beautiful widow once rejected his love. This event changed his life.
“He is now in his fifty-sixth year, cheerful, gay, and hearty; keeps a good house both in town and country; a great lover of mankind…”Explanation: Sir Roger is an older man but remains joyful and is loved by people everywhere he goes.
“Sir Andrew Freeport, a merchant of great eminence in the city of London; a person of indefatigable industry, strong reason, and great experience.”Explanation: Sir Andrew is a rich, hard-working London businessman who stands for effort, reason, and business knowledge.
“A penny saved is a penny got.”Explanation: This is Sir Andrew’s favorite saying. It means saving money is as good as earning it.
“ …Captain Sentry, a gentleman of great courage, good understanding, but invincible modesty.”Explanation: Captain Sentry is a brave and honest retired army officer who is very modest. Captain
“All his conversation and knowledge have been in the female world.”
Explanation: Will Honeycomb spends his time socializing and learning about fashion and women.