There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers.

There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers.

A good eater must be a good man; for a good eater must have a good digestion, and a good digestion depends upon a good conscience.

Nowadays, manners are easy and life is hard.

A man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords. There are two distinct styles requisite: I intend, in the course of my career, if I have time, to give a specimen of both.

A book may be as great a thing as a battle.

Travel teaches toleration.