We see nothing but good and hope in a richer, freer, more contented European commonalty. But we have our own dreams and our own task. We are with Europe, but not of it. We are linked, but not comprised. We are interested and associated, but not absorbed.

Free speech carries with it the evil of all foolish, unpleasant venomous things that are said but, on the whole, we would rather lump them than do away with them.

Most people hate the taste of beer - to begin with. It is, however, a prejudice that many people have been able to overcome.

[The politician] is asked to stand, he wants to sit, and he is expected to lie.

All I want is compliance with my wishes, after reasonable discussion.

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!

Certainly the prolonged education indispensable to the progress of society is not natural to mankind.