John Morley: “The idea of constituting a legislature for Ireland, whenever seriously and responsibly proposed, will cause a mighty…”

Inspire him with the desire of pleasing; he will soon know more of the art than all the masters could teach him.

With a few exceptions, a political speech like the manna in the wilderness loses its savour on the second day.

I don't myself believe in artful diplomacy; I have no gift for it.

But Turgot was one of those severe and scrupulous souls, to whom a wicked promise does not cease to be degrading by becoming hypocritical.