The press is not only free, it is powerful. That power is ours. It is the proudest that man can enjoy. It was not granted by monarchs, it was not gained for us by aristocracies; but it sprang from the people, and, with an immortal instinct, it has always worked for the people.

The most powerful men are not public men: a public man is responsible, and a responsible man is a slave. It is private life that governs the world.

Destiny is our will, and our will is nature.

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

The noble lord is the Rupert of debate.

Whenever you see a man who is successful in society, try to discover what makes him pleasing, and if possible adopt his system.