There is anguish in the recollection that we have not adequately appreciated the affection of those whom we have loved and lost.

Money is power, and rare are the heads that can withstand the possession of great power.

Customs may not be as wise as laws, but they are always more popular.

The first favourite was never heard of, the second favourite was never seen after the distance post, all the ten-to-oners were in the rear, and a dark horse which had never been thought of, and which the careless St. James had never even observed in the list, rushed past the grand stand in sweeping triumph.

Be amusing: never tell unkind stories; above all, never tell long ones.

I see before me the statue of a celebrated minister, who said that confidence was a plant of slow growth. But I believe, however gradual may be the growth of confidence, that of credit requires still more time to arrive at maturity.

Though I sit down now, the time will come whenyou will hear me.