The view of Jerusalem is the history of the world; it is more, it is the history of earth and of heaven.

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.

Increased means and increased leisure are the two civilizers of man.

With words we govern men.

Never take anything for granted.

He was one of these men who think that the world can be saved by writing a pamphlet.

The delight of opening a new pursuit, or a new course of reading, imparts the vivacity and novelty of youth even to old age.