Beauty and health are the chief sources of happiness.

I have been ever of opinion that revolutions are not to be evaded.

It has been said that the people of this country are deeply interested in the humanitarian and philanthropic considerations involved in [the Eastern Question]. All must appreciate such feelings. But I am mistaken if there be not a yet deeper sentiment on the part of the people of this country, one with which I cannot doubt your lordships will ever sympathise, and that is - the determination to maintain the Empire of England.

The enterprise of America precedes that of Europe, as the industry of England precedes that of the rest of Europe.

The Continent will not suffer England to be the workshop of the world.

I have brought myself, by long meditation, to the conviction that a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it, and that nothing can resist a will which will stake even existence upon its fulfillment.

I pride myself in recognizing and upholding ability in every party and wherever I meet it.