The maxim of science is simply that of common sense-simple cases first; begin with seeing how the main force acts when there is as little as possible to impede it, and when you thoroughly comprehend that, add to it in succession the separate effects of each of the incumbering and interfering agencies.

It is good to be without vices, but it is not good to be without temptations.

Women--one half the human race at least--care fifty times more for a marriage than a ministry.

Money is economic power.

So long as war is the main business of nations, temporary despotism - despotism during the campaign - is indispensable.

All people are most credulous when they are most happy.

We must not let daylight in upon the magic.