"The most fatal error possible in politics is that of ignoring the spirit of the age."

"As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information."

"I make it a rule only to believe what I understand."

"The most dangerous thing in the world is to try to leap a chasm in two jumps."

"Two nations; between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are as ignorant of each other's habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of di…"