Next to the assumption of power was the responsibility of relinquishing it.

Debt is a prolific mother of folly and of crime.

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

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.

Lord Salisbury and myself have brought you back peace--but a peace I hope with honour.

Mr Speaker, I withdraw my statement that half the cabinet are asses - half the cabinet are not asses.

Change is as inexorable as time, yet nothing meets with more resistance.