Half the wrong conclusions at which mankind arrive are reached by the abuse of metaphors, and by mistaking general resemblance or imaginary similarity for real identity.
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount PalmerstonThe Schleswig-Holstein question is so complicated, only three men in Europe understood it. One was Prince Albert, who is dead. The second was a German professor who went mad. I am the third and I have forgotten all about it
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount PalmerstonDirt is not dirty, but only something in the wrong place.
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount PalmerstonWe have no eternal allies, and we have not perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow.
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston