There are few young women in existence who have not the power of fascinating, if they choose to exert it.

A member of Parliament to Disraeli: 'Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.' That depends, Sir,' said Disraeli, 'whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.

When men are young, they want experience and when they have gained experience, they want energy.

All is mystery; but he is a slave who will not struggle to penetrate the dark veil.

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

It is remarkable that when great discoveries are effected, their simplicity always seems to detract from their originality: on these occasions we are reminded of the egg of Columbus!

Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.