Propriety of manners, and consideration for others, are the two main characteristics of a gentleman.

A dark horse, which had never been thought of, rushed past the grandstand in sweeping triumph.

I have lived long enough to know that the evening glow of love has its own riches and splendour.

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.

There is no diplomacy like silence.

Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.

You can tell the strength of a nation by the women behind its men.