mastiff quotes

Thisisthetrustymastiffthat istowatchoverourinterests, but which runs awayat the first snarl of the trade unions. A mastiff? It is the right honourable gentleman's poodle. It fetches and carries for him. It barks for him. It bites anybody that he sets it on.

- David, 1st Earl Lloyd George (of Dwyfor)
  Speech to the House of Commons, 21 Dec, referring to the obstructive Conservative majority in the House of Lords BC BC exploited by the then Tory leader,  A  J Balfour.