And it is a singular truth that, though a man may shake off national habits, accent, manner of thinking, style of dress,--though he may become perfectly identified with another nation, and speak its language well, perhaps better than his own,--yet never can he succeed in changing his handwriting to a foreign style.

Propriety of manners, and consideration for others, are the two main characteristics of a gentleman.

Great countries are those that produce great people.

Great men never require experience.

Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning.

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

I believe that, without party, Parliamentary government is impossible.