A man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords. There are two distinct styles requisite: I intend, in the course of my career, if I have time, to give a specimen of both.

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.

A dark horse, which had never been thought of, rushed past the grandstand in sweeping triumph.

I have a great confidence in the revelations which holidays bring forth.

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

Real politics are the possession and distribution of power.

Sir, I shall not defeat you - I shall transcend you.