But of all nations in the world the English are perhaps the least a nation of pure philosophers.

So long as there are earnest believers in the world, they will always wish to punish opinions, even if their judgment tells them it is unwise and their conscience that it is wrong.

But of all nations in the world the English are perhaps the least a nation of pure philosophers.

Money is economic power.

A schoolmaster should have an atmosphere of awe, and walk wonderingly, as if he was amazed at being himself.

Dullness in matters of government is a good sign, and not a bad one - in particular, dullness in parliamentary government is a test of its excellence, an indication of its success.

Men who do not make advances to women are apt to become victims to women who make advances to them.