The gallery in which the reporters sit has become a fourth estate of the realm.

Western literature has been more influenced by the Bible than any other book.

As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.

Generalization is necessary to the advancement of knowledge; but particularity is indispensable to the creations of the imagination.

The effect of violent dislike between groups has always created an indifference to the welfare and honor of the state.

The highest eulogy which can be pronounced on the Revolution of 1688 is this that this was our last Revolution.

No war ought ever to be undertaken but under circumstances which render all intercourse of courtesy between the combatants impossible. It is a bad thing that men should hate each other; but it is far worse that they should contract the habit of cutting one another's throats without hatred. War is never lenient but where it is wanton; when men are compelled to fight in self-defence, they must hate and avenge: this may be bad; but it is human nature.