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.

Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning.

A great city, whose image dwells in the memory of man, is the type of some great idea. Rome represents conquest; Faith hovers over the towers of Jerusalem; and Athens embodies the pre-eminent quality of the antique world, Art.

Rothschild is the Lord and Master of the money markets of the world, and of course virtually Lord and Master of everything else. He literally held the revenues of Southern Italy in pawn, and Monarchs and Ministers of all countries courted his advice and were guided by his suggestions.

I feel a very unusual sensation - if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.

Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.

The English nation is never so great as in adversity.