A monarch frequently represents his subjects better that an elected assembly; and if he is a good judge of character he is likely to have more capable and loyal advisers.

All faith consists essentially in the recognition of a world of spiritual values behind, yet not apart from, the world of natural phenomena.

Boredom is a certain sign that we are allowing our faculties to rust in idleness.

A good government remains the greatest of human blessings and no nation has ever enjoyed it.

The right use of leisure is no doubt a harder problem than the right use of our working hours. The soul is dyed the color of its leisure thoughts.

Whoever marries the spirit of this age will find himself a widower in the next.

There are no rewards or punishments - only consequences.