Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory. He who enjoys it wields a power more durable than that of a great king. He is an independent force in the world.

I devoured Gibbon. I rode triumphantly through it from end to end and enjoyed it all.

I have not become the Kings First Minister in order to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire.

No crime is so great as daring to excel.

I pass with relief from the tossing sea of Cause and Theory to the firm ground of Result and Fact.

Russian may seem narrow-minded, impudent, or even stupid people, but can only pray for those who are against them.

The man who can master his time can master nearly anything.