The knowledge of the ancient languages is mainly a luxury.

The angel of death has been abroad throughout the land; you may almost hear the beating of his wings.

To have two Legislative Assemblies in the United Kingdom would, in my opinion, be an intolerable mischief; and I think no sensible man can wish for two within the limits of the present United Kingdom who does not wish the United Kingdom to become two or more nations, entirely separate from each other.

The franchise itself gives no real power, unless accompanied by the right on the part of all the possessors of it to elect something like an equal number of representatives.

Training and development: The best development programmes change the way people see themselves

This regard for the liberties of Europe, this care at one time for the protestant interest, this excessive love for the balance of power, is neither more nor less than a gigantic system of outdoor relief for the aristocracy of Great Britain.

The corn law was intended to keep wheat at the price of 80s. the quarter; it is now under 40s. the quarter.