Lord Chancellor, did I deliver the speech well? I am glad of that, for there was nothing in it.

Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Briton

Knavery seems to be so much a the striking feature of its inhabitants that it may not in the end be an evil that they will become aliens to this kingdom.

Once vigorous measures appear to be the only means left of bringing the Americans to a due submission to the mother country, the colonies will submit.

The die is now cast; the colonies must either submit or triumph.... we must not retreat.

Was there ever such thing as great Shakespeare? Only one must not say so! But what think you — what — was there not sad stuff?

I spend money on war because it is necessary, but to spend it on science, that is pleasant to me. This object costs no tears; it is an honour to humanity