John Morley: “It always seemed to me that there was a treasure-house within him, which he kept closed against the eyes of men.”

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

An Indian gentleman has been placed on the Council of the Viceroy--not an everyday transaction.

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

I would use my best endeavours to make these States independent in matters of administration.