In England the more horses a nobleman has, the more popular he is. So long as the English are devoted to racing, Socialism has no chance with you.

Politics is not a science...but an art.

It is the destiny of the weak to be devoured by the strong.

Earthly majesty is always akin to the fallen angel, who is proud and unhappy, beautiful but troubled, and whose plans and efforts, though vast, are denied access.

God always looks after the fools and — and the United States.

Fools you are. To say you learn by your experience. I prefer to profit by others' mistakes and avoid the price of my own.

Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.