The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena..who errs, who comes short again and again; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who spends himself in a worthy cause.

Hardness of heart is a dreadful quality, but it is doubtful whether in the long run it works more damage than softness of head.

Although not a very old man, I have yet lived a great deal in my life, and I have known sorrow too bitter and joy too keen to allow me to become either cast down or elated for more than a very brief period over any success or defeat.

It is, of course, the merest truism to say a party is of use only so far as it serves the nation.

There comes a time in the life of a nation, as in the life of an individual, when it must face great responsibilities, whether it will or no. We have now reached that time. We cannot avoid facing the fact that we occupy a new place among the people of the world.

Nothing is gained by debate on non-debatable subjects.

It either is or ought to be evident to everyone that business has to prosper before anyone can get any benefit from it.