The use of a thing is only a part of its significance. To know anything thoroughly, to have the full command of it in all its appliances, we must study it on its own account, independently of any special application.

He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.

I hate all bungling as I do sin, but particularly bungling in politics, which leads to the misery and ruin of many thousands and millions of people.

Character, in great and little things, means carrying through what you feel able to do.

To the world you might be one person, but to one person, you might be the world. Kindness is the golden chain by which our world is bound together.

Care is taken that trees do not grow into the sky.

It has been said that figures rule the world. Maybe. But I am sure that figures show us whether it is being ruled well or badly.