As a member of the Protestant British squirearchy ruling Ireland, he was touchy about his Irish origins. When in later life an enthusiastic Gael commended him as a famous Irishman, he replied "A man can be born in a stable, and yet not be an animal.
There is nothing on earth so stupid as a gallant officer.
Extra interest signifies extra risk.
When one begins to turn in bed, it is time to get up.
There is no mistake; there has been no mistake; and there shall be no mistake.
Be discreet in all things, and so render it unnecessary to be mysterious about any.