Party animosity was concealed under a veil of studied courtesy.

He was the most persuasive speaker, less for his words than character behind them. He made every listener feel he had done his best to master every aspect of this question, who has been driven by logic to arrive at certain conclusions, and who is disguising from us no argument on either side.

He believed that rank without power was a sham.

Diplomacy's primary law: LEAVE ROOM FOR NEGOTIATION.

The Englishman, as an American observed, felt himself the best-governed citizen in the world, even when in opposition he believed the incumbents were ruining the country.

He accomplished wonders of diplomacy on the principle, never give way, and never give offense.