Predominant opinions are generally the opinions of the generation that is vanishing.

Despair is the conclusion of fools.

Fame has eagle wings, and yet she mounts not so high as man's desires.

Whenever you see a man who is successful in society, try to discover what makes him pleasing, and if possible adopt his system.

A man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords. There are two distinct styles requisite: I intend, in the course of my career, if I have time, to give a specimen of both.

Apologies only account for that which they do not alter.

The tendency of an advanced civilization is in truth monarchy.