A beautiful hand is an excellent thing in woman; it is a charm that never palls; and better than all, it is a means of fascinating that never disappears.

The noble Lord (Stanley) was the Prince Rupert to the Parliamentary army--his valour did not always serve his own cause.

Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.

London is a roost for every bird.

Conservatism... offers no redress for the present, and makes no preparation for the future.

Apologies only account for that which they do not alter.

Never argue. In society nothing must be; give only results. If any person differs from you, bow, and turn the conversation.