"The greatest wisdom is to be ignorant that you are wise."

"Man is created for a purpose; the object of his existence is to perfect himself. Man is imperfect by nature, because if nature had made him perfect he would have had no wants; and it is only by supply…"

"The praise of a fool is incense to the wisest of us."

"No man is regular in his attendance at the House of Commons until he is married."

"I do not like giving advice: it is incurring an unnecessary responsibility."