A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly read more

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

I've had a wonderful evening - but this wasn't it.

I've had a wonderful evening - but this wasn't it.

The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm read more

The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.

Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance.

Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance.

I am not going to spend any time whatsoever in attacking the Foreign Secretary. If we complain about the tune, read more

I am not going to spend any time whatsoever in attacking the Foreign Secretary. If we complain about the tune, there is no reason to attack the monkey when the organ grinder is present.

Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone

Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone

Good intentions aren't good enough!

Good intentions aren't good enough!

Good intentions are at least, the seed of good actions; and every one ought to sow them, and leave It read more

Good intentions are at least, the seed of good actions; and every one ought to sow them, and leave It to the soil and the seasons whether He or any other gather they fruit

Never insult anyone by accident.

Never insult anyone by accident.