I'd rather argue against a hundred idiots, than have one agree with me.

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.

We should lay aside every hindrance and endeavour by uniting the whole force and spirit of our people to raise again a great British nation standing up before all the world; for such a nation, rising in its ancient vigour, can even at this hour save civilization.

It is a good thing to stand away from the canvas from time to time and take a full view of the picture.

What is adequacy? Adequacy is no standard at all.

Praise the humanities, my boy. That'll make them think you're broadminded!

A baboon in a forest is a matter of legitimate speculation; a baboon in a zoo is an object of public curiosity; but a baboon in your wife’s bed is a cause of the gravest concern.