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.

The landlords are not agriculturists; that is an abuse of terms which has been too long tolerated.

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.

Look not to the politicians; look to yourselves.

I am no party man in this matter in any degree; and if I have any objection to the motion it is this, that whereas it is a motion to inquire into the manufacturing distress of the country, it should have been a motion to inquire into manufacturing and agricultural distress.

For every credibility gap there is a gullibility gap.

You may keep Turkey on the map of Europe, you may call the country by the name of Turkey if you like, but do not think you can keep up the Mahommedan rule in the country.