No matter. The dead bird does not leave the nest.

There is scarcely anything more important in the government of men than the exact - I will ever say pedantic - observance of the regular forms by which the guilt or innocence of accused persons is determined.

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 always like to learn, but I don't always like to be taught.

The cat does more for the war effort than you do. He acts as a hot-water bottle and saves fuel and power.

In Great Britain, governments often change their policies without changing their men. In France, they usually change their men without changing their policy.

It is a fine thing to be honest, but it is also very important to be right.