"I am a man of principle, and my principle is to be ready for anything."

"At present the peace of the world has been preserved, not by statesmen, but by capitalists."

"Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action."

"Life is too short to be little. Man is never so manly as when he feels deeply, acts boldly, and expresses himself with frankness and with fervor."

"Mr Speaker, I withdraw my statement that half the cabinet are asses - half the cabinet are not asses."