Lord Salisbury and myself have brought you back peace--but a peace I hope with honour.

All is mystery; but he is a slave who will not struggle to penetrate the dark veil.

The press is not only free, it is powerful. That power is ours. It is the proudest that man can enjoy. It was not granted by monarchs, it was not gained for us by aristocracies; but it sprang from the people, and, with an immortal instinct, it has always worked for the people.

It is remarkable that when great discoveries are effected, their simplicity always seems to detract from their originality: on these occasions we are reminded of the egg of Columbus!

Destiny is our will, and our will is nature.

Our domestic affections are the most salutary basis of all good government.

I will sit down now, but the time will come when you will hear me.