Merit, however inconsiderable, should be sought for and rewarded. Methods are the master of masters.

In order to avoid being called a flirt, she always yielded easily.

What clever man has ever needed to commit a crime? Crime is the last resort of political half-wits.

Without freedom of the press, there can be no representative government.

Wherever there's trouble, look for a priest.

An important art of politicians is to find new names for institutions which under old names have become odious to the public.

In a novel, the author gives the leading character intelligence and distinction. Fate goes to less trouble: mediocrities play a part in great events simply from happening to be there.