He was one of these men who think that the world can be saved by writing a pamphlet.

A nation will not count the sacrifice it makes, if it supposes it is engaged in a struggle for its fame, its influence and its existence.

It is a great mistake to suppose that bribery and corruption, although they may be very convenient for gratifying the ambition or the vanity of individuals, have any great effect upon the fortunes or the power of parties. And it is a great mistake to suppose that bribery and corruption are means by which power can either be ob-tained or retained.

Jews show so near an affinity to you... Where is your Christianity if you do not believe in their Judaism?

Bore: one who has the power of speech but not the capacity for conversation.

To supervise people, you must either surpass them in their accomplishments or despise them.

The sympathy of sorrow is stronger than the sympathy of prosperity.