Of all the small nations of this earth, perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind.

Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.

Maybe" when it seems the entire world is shouting "no!

I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod.

Really I feel less keen about the Army every day. I think the Church would suit me better.

They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds.

I had a feeling once about mathematics - that I saw it all... but it was after dinner and I let it go.