Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage.

Pray remember, Mr Dean, no dogma, no Dean.

The very phrase 'foreign affairs' makes an Englishman convinced that I am about to treat of subjects with which he has no concern.

Increased means and increased leisure are the two civilizers of man

There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

Youth is a blunder; Manhood a struggle, Old Age a regret.