It is doubtless wise, when a reform is introduced, to try to persuade the British public that it is not a reform at all; but appearances must be kept up to some extent at least.

O Lord! I don't know which is the worst of the country, the walking or the sitting at home with nothing to do.

In a living society every day is a day of judgment; and its recognition as such is not the end of all things but the beginning ofa real civilization.

Vivisection is a social evil because if it advances human knowledge, it does so at the expense of human character.

You have a choice of trusting the natural stability of gold, or the honesty and intelligence of members of government.

If a group of beings from another planet were to land on Earth - beings who considered themselves as superior to you as you feel yourself to be to other animals - would you concede them the rights over you that you assume over other animals?

Experience fails to teach where there is no desire to learn.