The difference between a misfortune and a calamity is this: If Gladstone fell into the Thames, it would be a misfortune. But if someone dragged him out again, that would be a calamity.

Jews show so near an affinity to you... Where is your Christianity if you do not believe in their Judaism?

We make our fortunes and we call them fate.

I am myself a gentleman of the press, and have no other escutcheon.

No one but an adventurous traveler can know the luxury of sleep.

As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.

Nothing can withstand the power of the human will if it is willing to stake its very existence to the extent of its purpose.