Though I sit down now, the time will come whenyou will hear me.

Difficulties melt away under tact.

Everyone likes flattery; and when you come to Royalty you should lay it on with a trowel.

The right honourable gentleman caught the Whigs bathing, and walked away with their clothes. He has left them in the full enjoyment of their liberal positions, and he is himself a strict conservative of their garments.

Mr Speaker, I withdraw my statement that half the cabinet are asses - half the cabinet are not asses.

A good eater must be a good man; for a good eater must have a good digestion, and a good digestion depends upon a good conscience.

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!