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.

A female friend, amiable, clever, and devoted, is a possession more valuable than parks and palaces; and without such a muse, few men can succeed in life, none be contented.

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

Poverty has its duties as well as its rights.

I grew intoxicated with my own eloquence.

I pride myself in recognizing and upholding ability in every party and wherever I meet it.

Youth is the trustee of prosperity.