The story of the human race is war. Except for brief and precarious interludes there has never been peace in the world; and long before history began murderous strife was universal and unending.

Opening amenities are often opening inanities.

Perhaps it is better to be irresponsible and right, than to be responsible and wrong.

Success is never found. Failure is never fatal. Courage is the only thing.

I am writing in one of the Keepers' Lodges to wh I have returned after stalking & where I am waiting for the Prince of Wales. Quite the best day's sport I have had in this country - 4 good stags & home early!

If you make 10,000 regulations you destroy all respect for the law.

The flame of Christian ethics is still our highest guide.