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.

Let none of us delude himself by supposing that honesty is always the best policy. It is not.

In dealing with Englishmen you can be sure of one thing only, that the logical solution will not be adopted.

"This is old, therefore it is good"; the other says, "This is new, therefore it is better."

Consciousness is a phase of mental life which arises in connection with the formation of new habits. When habit is formed, consciousness only interferes to spoil our performance.

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

Each generation takes a special pleasure in removing the household gods of its parents from their pedestals, and consigning them to the cupboard.