“This is the first time that Maidenhead has had its own Member of Parliament. In view of the potential origin of the town's name in the symbol of the maiden's head, it is perhaps appropriate that it should now be represented by a maiden—although I must confess to using the term somewhat loosely.”

“3306. Maidens should be seen, and not heard.”

“I now present to you the fairest maiden—what the hell is wrong with your face?”

“The sidesaddle was designed to protect a maiden's virginity, while risking the maiden's neck. Rather much for rather little, I thought.”

“I sing for maidens and boys.”
Virginibus puerisque canto.

“I sing for maidens and boys.”
Virginibus puerisque canto.

“And when once the young heart of a maiden is stolen,
The maiden herself will steal after it soon.”

“In every government there must be somewhat fundamental, somewhat like a Magna Charta, that should be standing and unalterable… that parliaments should not make themselves perpetual is a fundamental.”

“Maidens who stay maidens turn into saints. Old women become sorceresses. Tough jobs, both of these.”

“Sorrow for the lost Lenore —
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore —
Nameless here for evermore.”