Female friendships are of rapid growth.

The Duke of Wellington brought to the post of first minister immortal fame,-a quality of success which would almost seem to include all others.

Meditation is culture.

There is no wisdom like frankness.

A member of Parliament to Disraeli: 'Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.' That depends, Sir,' said Disraeli, 'whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.

What is crime amongst the multitude, is only vice among the few.

Women carry a beautiful hand with them to the grave, when a beautiful face has long ago vanished.