John Morley: “The sight of the gaiety of the people wrings my heart.”

Is it natural effervescence, or is it deadly fermentation?

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

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

How should we look in the face of the civilised world if we had so turned our back upon our duty and sovereign task?