Here in England the welfare of the State depends on the conduct of our aristocracy.

I think I owe my life to cork soles.

I do not think myself to be a worm, and a grub, grass of the field fit only to be burned, a clod, a morsel of putrid atoms that should be thrown to the dungheap, ready for the nethermost pit. Nor if I did should I therefore expect to sit with Angels and Archangels.

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

I doubt whether I ever read any description of scenery which gave me an idea of the place described.

I cannot hold with those who wish to put down the insignificant chatter of the world.

The law is a great thing,--because men are poor and weak, and bad. And it is great, because where it exists in its strength, no tyrant can be above it. But between you and me there should be no mention of law as the guide of conduct. Speak to me of honour, and of duty, and of nobility; and tell me what they require of you.