The world is devoted to physical science, because it believes theses discoveries will increase its capacity of luxury and self-indulgence. But the pursuit of science only leads to the insoluble.

Nothing can withstand the power of the human will if it is willing to stake its very existence to the extent of its purpose.

An insular country, subject to fogs, and with a powerful middle class, requires grave statesmen.

To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.

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

The art of conversation is to be prompt without being stubborn, to refute without argument, and to clothe great matters in a motley garb.

The right hon. Gentleman [Sir Robert Peel] caught the Whigs bathing, and walked away with their clothes.