It is the highest and most legitimate pride of an Englishman to have the letters M.P. written after his name. No selection from the alphabet, no doctorship, no fellowship, be it of ever so learned or royal a society, no knightship,--not though it be of the Garter,--confers so fair an honour.

Success is the necessary misfortune of life, but it is only to the very unfortunate that it comes early.

There are some achievements which are never done in the presence of those who hear of them. Catching salmon is one, and working all night is another.

There is no human bliss equal to twelve hours of work with only six hours in which to do it.

As to happiness in this life it is hardly compatible with that diminished respect which ever attends the relinquishing of labour.

I never knew a government yet that wanted to do anything.

I run great risk of failing. It may be that I shall encounter ruin where I look for reputation and a career of honor. The chances are perhaps more in favour of ruin than of success. But, whatever may be the chances, I shall go on as long as any means of carrying on the fight are at my disposal.