The Italians say it is not necessary to be a stag; but we ought not to be a tortoise.

Fame and power are the objects of all men. Even their partial fruition is gained by very few; and that, too, at the expense of social pleasure, health, conscience, life.

Cosmopolitan critics, men who are the friends of every country save their own.

A member of Parliament to Disraeli: 'Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.' That depends, Sir,' said Disraeli, 'whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.

Great revolutions, whatever may be their causes, are not lightly commenced, and are not concluded with precipitation.

Twilight makes us pensive; Aurora is the goddess of activity; despair curses at midnight; hope blesses at noon.

There is moderation even in excess.