There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable; for in politics there is no honour.

Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.

Never take anything for granted.

Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning.

There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.

The first magic of love is our ignorance that it can ever end.

To tax the community for the advantage of a class is not protection: it is plunder.

Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet.

The secret of success is constancy to purpose.

Mediocrity can talk, but it is for genius to observe.

Little things affect little minds.

The view of Jerusalem is the history of the world; it is more, it is the history of earth and of heaven.

Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of action.

The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes.

I never deny. I never contradict. I sometimes forget.

Silence is the mother of truth.

Success is the child of audacity.

The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.

To supervise people, you must either surpass them in their accomplishments or despise them.

Travel teaches toleration.