Of all unfortunate men one of the unhappiest is a middling author endowed with too lively a sensibility for criticism.
'A sound Conservative government,' said Taper, musingly. 'I understand: Tory men and Whig measures.'
Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.
Apologies only account for that which they do not alter.
The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps.
I pride myself in recognizing and upholding ability in every party and wherever I meet it.