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

What is earnest is not always true; on the contrary error is often more earnest than truth.

Rothschild is the Lord and Master of the money markets of the world, and of course virtually Lord and Master of everything else. He literally held the revenues of Southern Italy in pawn, and Monarchs and Ministers of all countries courted his advice and were guided by his suggestions.

The Continent will not suffer England to be the workshop of the world.

One of the hardest things in this world is to admit you are wrong. And nothing is more helpful in resolving a situation than its frank admission.

One event makes another. What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens; and time can only prove which is most for our advantage.

Variety is the mother of Enjoyment.