Anybody can make history; only a great man can write it.

I am a born antinomian. I am one of those who are made for exceptions, not for laws. But while I see that there is nothing wrong in what one does, I see that there is something wrong in what one becomes.

The burden of this world is too great for one man to bear, and the world’s sorrow too heavy for one heart to suffer.

I have invented an invaluable permanent invalid called Bunbury, in order that I may be able to go down into the country whenever I choose.

Pleasure without Champagne is purely artificial.

If you are not long, I will wait for you all my life.

In the old days men had the rack. Now they have the Press.