“Indeed, I am very sorry to be right in this instance. I would much rather have been merry than wise.”
“I would much rather have been merry than wise.”
“I would rather be wise and than right and ignorant.”
“I would much rather be considered wise than smart. But, I still think it is wise to get an education.”
“Well, damme, William, I am sorry: I am very sorry, indeed I am. But injustice is a rule of the service, as you know very well; and since you have to have a good deal of undeserved abuse, you might just as well have it from your friends.”
“Christmas a humbug, uncle!" said Scrooge's nephew. "You don't mean that, I am sure?" "I do," said Scrooge. "Merry Christmas! What right have you to be merry? what reason have you to be merry? You're poor enough.”