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.

A book may be as great a thing as a battle.

Colonies do not cease to be colonies because they are independent.

Most people die with their music still locked up inside them.

Silence is the mother of truth.

Without tact you can learn nothing. Tact teaches you when to be silent. Inquirers who are always questioning never learn anything.

The fool wonders, the wise man asks.