Men of genius are not to be analysed by commonplace rules. The rest of us who have been or are leaders, more commonplace in our quality, will do well to remember two things. One is never to forget posterity when devising a policy. The other is never to think of posterity when making a speech.

Never take any notice of Anonymous letters, unless you get a few thousand on the same subject.

"I pay my taxes," says somebody, as if that were an act of virtue instead of one of compulsion.

One speaks with great respect of economists, if only because they represent such a variety of opinions.

Thinking ahead, what really happens to us will depend on how many people we have who are of the great and sober and dynamic middle-class - the strivers, the planners, the ambitious ones.

More good things in life are lost by indifference than ever were lost by active hostility.

Two days in this city is worth two months in New York.