The Thames is liquid history.

The Thames is liquid history.

For the moment and for some time great events have been denied me, forward action not come my way.

I recognise that Socialism has ended its purely theoretical course, and that the hour to construct has come.

Judge men less by the labels they wear than by their persistent labour for sure if slow progress.

My duty is clear and at all costs will be done.

I am not ashamed to say that I am the son of a washerwoman.