John Morley: “It was not religious but ecclesiastical, and that is often the very contrary of religious.”

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

If I were going to remain Indian Secretary for some time to come, my every effort would be devoted to an abatement of that enormous amount of writing.

The omnipotent though not omniscient divinity called public opinion intervened.

I think they will commit a great error if they take this course.