Time is precious, but truth is more precious than time.

The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.

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.

There are so many plans, so many schemes, and so many reasons why there should be neither plans nor schemes.

There is moderation even in excess.

A precedent embalms a principle.

King Louis Philippe once said to me that he attributed the great success of the British nation in political life to their talking politics after dinner.