Sudden shifts and changes are no bad preparation for political life.

'Umble we are, 'umble we have been, 'umble we shall ever be.

I am well aware that I am the 'umblest person going . . . let the other be where he may.

He knew more of my intended career than I knew myself. I should be well enough educated for my destiny if I could "hold my own" with average young man in prosperous circumstances.

Wish me everything that you can wish for the woman you dearly love, and I have as good as got it, John. I have better than got it, John.

Culture is nested in context, not genes.