I believe it has been said that one copy of The Times contains more useful information than the whole of the historical works of Thucydides.

From 1836, down to last year, there is no proof of the Government having any confidence in the duration of peace, or possessing increased security against war.

I cannot separate the finances of India from those of England. If the finances of the Indian Government receive any severe and irreparable check, will not the resources of England be called upon to meet the emergency, and to supply the deficiency?

I therefore declare, that if you wish any remission of the taxation which falls upon the homes of the people of England and Wales, you can only find it by reducing the great military establishments, and diminishing the money paid to fighting men in time of peace.

Peace will come to earth when the people have more to do with each other and governments less.

People who eat potatoes will never be able to perform their abilities in whatever job they choose to have.

Luck relies on chance, labor on character.