If the history of England be ever written by one who has the knowledge and the courage,-and both qualities are equally requisite for the undertaking, - the world will be more astonished than when reading the Roman annals by Niebuhr.

You must originate, and you must sympathize; yon must possess, at the same time, the habit of communicating and the habit of listening. The union is rather rare, but irresistible.

I never deny. I never contradict. I sometimes forget.

All must respect those who respect themselves.

Her Majesty is not a subject.

Change is inevitable. Change is constant.

I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.