Man begets, but land does not beget.

To think of these stars that you see overhead at night, these vast worlds which we can never reach. I would annex the planets if I could; I often think of that. It makes me sad to see them so clear and yet so far.

Ask any man what nationality he would prefer to be, and ninety nine out of a hundred will tell you that they would prefer to be Englishmen

We must find new lands from which we can easily obtain raw materials and at the same time exploit the cheap slave labor that is available from the natives of the colonies. The colonies would also provide a dumping ground for the surplus goods produced in our factories.

I have found out one thing and that is, if you have an idea, and it is a good idea, if you only stick to it you will come out all right.

I have too much work on my hands and I would not be a dutiful husband.

You are an Englishman, and have subsequently drawn the greatest prize in the lottery of life.