I think there is nothing more lovely than the love of two beautiful women who are not envious of each other's charms.

One of the hardest things in this world is to admit you are wrong. And nothing is more helpful in resolving a situation than its frank admission.

Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few.

Never argue. In society nothing must be; give only results. If any person differs from you, bow, and turn the conversation.

The Duke of Wellington brought to the post of first minister immortal fame,-a quality of success which would almost seem to include all others.

The very phrase 'foreign affairs' makes an Englishman convinced that I am about to treat of subjects with which he has no concern.

The most powerful men are not public men: a public man is responsible, and a responsible man is a slave. It is private life that governs the world.