It has been said that the people of this country are deeply interested in the humanitarian and philanthropic considerations involved in [the Eastern Question]. All must appreciate such feelings. But I am mistaken if there be not a yet deeper sentiment on the part of the people of this country, one with which I cannot doubt your lordships will ever sympathise, and that is - the determination to maintain the Empire of England.

I believe absence is a great element of charm.

London is a roost for every bird.

We have legalized confiscation, consecrated sacrilege, and condoned high treason.

There are so many plans, so many schemes, and so many reasons why there should be neither plans nor schemes.

At present the peace of the world has been preserved, not by statesmen, but by capitalists.

Upon the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends.