A history that should pursue all the subtle threads from end to end might be eminently valuable, but not as a tribute to peace and conciliation.

It is very easy to speak words of wisdom from a comfortable distance, when one sees no reality, no details, none of the effect on men's minds.

A liberal is only a bundle of prejudices until he has mastered, has understood, experienced the philosophy of Conservatism.

Liberty is the prevention of control by others.

I mourn for the stake which was lost at Richmond more deeply than I rejoice over that which was saved at Waterloo.

Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority...

Remember that one touch of ill-nature makes the whole world kin.