Difficulties melt away under tact.

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

What is wanted in architecture, as in so many things, is a man. ... One suggestion might be made-no profession in England has done its duty until it has furnished a victim. ... Even our boasted navy never achieved a great victory until we shot an admiral. Suppose an architect were hanged? Terror has its inspiration, as well as competition.

The world is devoted to physical science, because it believes theses discoveries will increase its capacity of luxury and self-indulgence. But the pursuit of science only leads to the insoluble.

Our domestic affections are the most salutary basis of all good government.

Great countries are those that produce great people.

There is no gambling like politics.