England does not love coalitions.

My objection to Liberalism is this that it is the introduction into the practical business of life of the highest kind namely, politics of philosophical ideas instead of political principles.

It is a great mistake to suppose that bribery and corruption, although they may be very convenient for gratifying the ambition or the vanity of individuals, have any great effect upon the fortunes or the power of parties. And it is a great mistake to suppose that bribery and corruption are means by which power can either be ob-tained or retained.

Of all unfortunate men one of the unhappiest is a middling author endowed with too lively a sensibility for criticism.

Predominant opinions are generally the opinions of the generation that is vanishing.

Every moment is travel - if understood.

Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet.