No conjunction can possibly occur, however fearful, however tremendous it may appear, from which a man by his own energy may not extricate himself, as a mariner by the rattling of his cannon can dissipate the impending waterspout.

Apologies only account for that which they do not alter.

There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable; for in politics there is no honour.

The character of a woman rapidly develops after marriage, and sometimes seems to change, when in fact it is only complete.

An obedient wife commands her husband.

I do not understand how an aristocracy can exist, unless it be distinguished by some quality which no other class of the community possesses.

Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.