I had no idea of the enormous and unquestionably helpful part that humbug plays in the social life of great peoples dwelling in a state of democratic freedom.

I was not the lion, but it fell to me to give the lion's roar.

The head cannot take in more than the seat can endure.

You must look at facts, because they look at you.

It is of no account; after all, the old bird does not fly far from his nest.

The worst mistake that a statesman can make is to promise victory and to see it dashed, the hopes dashed.

Mr. Gladstone read Homer for fun, which I thought served him right.