There are some points on which no man can be contented to follow the advice of another - some subjects on which a man can consult his own conscience only.

A man's mind will very gradually refuse to make itself up until it is driven and compelled by emergency.

Words spoken cannot be recalled, and many a man and many a woman who has spoken a word at once regretted, are far too proud to express that regret.

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.

What man thinks of changing himself so as to suit his wife?

High rank and soft manners may not always belong to a true heart.

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