There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers.
One event makes another. What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens; and time can only prove which is most for our advantage.
Real politics are the possession and distribution of power.
An insular country, subject to fogs, and with a powerful middle class, requires grave statesmen.
Friendship is the gift of the gods, and the most precious boon to man.
There is no education like adversity.