The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps.

The view of Jerusalem is the history of the world; it is more, it is the history of earth and of heaven.

The art of governing mankind by deceiving them.

You will in due season find your property is less valuable, and your freedom less complete.

Difficulties melt away under tact.

Posterity will do justice to that unprincipled maniac Gladstone - extraordinary mixture of envy, vindictiveness, hypocrisy and superstition; and with one commanding characteristic - whether Prime Minister or Leader of the Opposition, whether preaching, praying, speechifying or scribbling - never a gentleman.

Trust not overmuch to the blessed Magdalen; learn to protect yourself.