I am the blank page between the Old and the New Testament.

One event makes another. What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens; and time can only prove which is most for our advantage.

Ah, Ireland... That damnable, delightful country, where everything that is right is the opposite of what it ought to be.

A Protestant, if he wants aid or advice on any matter, can only go to his solicitor.

I see before me the statue of a celebrated minister, who said that confidence was a plant of slow growth. But I believe, however gradual may be the growth of confidence, that of credit requires still more time to arrive at maturity.

If you want to be a leader of people, you must learn to watch events.

What we call public opinion is generally public sentiment.