It is knowledge that influences and equalizes the social condition of man; that gives to all, however different their political position, passions which are in common, and enjoyments which are universal.

I look upon parliamentary government as the noblest government in the world, and certainly one most suited to England. But without the discipline of political connection, animated by the principle of private honor, I feel certain that a popular assembly would sink before the power or the corruption of a minister.

The services in wartime are fit only for desperadoes, but in peace are only fit for fools.

Fame and power are the objects of all men. Even their partial fruition is gained by very few; and that, too, at the expense of social pleasure, health, conscience, life.

Difficulties melt away under tact.

The fruit of my tree of knowledge is plucked, and it is this: “Adventures are to the adventurous.”

Success is the child of audacity.