Of all the peoples of Europe, Spaniards disgust me the least.

I do not amuse myself by thinking of dead people.

Obedience to public authority ought not to be based either on ignorance or stupidity.

Wisdom and policy dictate that we must do as destiny demands and keep peace with the irresistible march of events.

A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.

I believe love to be hurtful to society, and to the individual happiness of men. I believe, in short, that love does more harm than good.

England would be better off without Canada; it keeps her in a prepared state for war at a great expense and constant irritation.