Fear makes us feel our humanity.

Money is power, and rare are the heads that can withstand the possession of great power.

We should never lose an occasion. Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.

I think there is nothing more lovely than the love of two beautiful women who are not envious of each other's charms.

Lady Lytton rules her husband, but that I suppose is always the case where marriages are what is called 'happy'.

Trust not overmuch to the blessed Magdalen; learn to protect yourself.

Her Majesty is not a subject.