John Morley: “Many other writers have tried to put this idea into real shape, and when we come to ask from them for further and better…”

We ought to be able to separate in thought the question of the grounds and evidence for a given dogma being true, from the distinct and purely historic question of the social and intellectual conditions which made men accept it for true.

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

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

To stint Ireland in power which might be necessary or desirable for the management of matters purely Irish, would be a great error; and if she was so stinted, the end that any such measure might contemplate could not be attained.