I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics. Use this quote
There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel. Use this quote
To himself everyone is immortal; he may know that he is going to die, but he can never know that he is dead. Use this quote
There are historic situations in which refusal to defend the inheritance of a civilization, however imperfect, against tyranny and aggression may result in consequences even worse than war. Use this quote
I opened the large central window of my office room to its full on the fine early May morning. Then I stood for a few moments, breathing in the soft, warm air that was charged with the scent of white lilacs below. Use this quote
Allow the president to invade a neighboring nation, whenever he shall deem it necessary to repel an invasion, and you allow him to do so whenever he may choose to say he deems it necessary for such a purpose - and you allow him to make war at pleasure. Use this quote
Friendship is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. Use this quote
Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. Use this quote
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. Use this quote
Whatever poet, orator or sage may say of it, old age is still old age. Use this quote
If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. Use this quote
As it is the characteristic of great wits to say much in few words, so small wits seem to have the gift of speaking much and saying nothing. Use this quote
Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be. Use this quote
Though we may have desires or bold goals, for whatever reason, most of us don't think we can achieve something beyond what we're qualified to achieve. Why, I ask, do we let reality interfere with our dreams? Use this quote
God may be subtle, but he isn't plain mean. Use this quote
Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense. Use this quote
Extremes in nature equal ends produce; In man they join to some mysterious use. Use this quote
What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their inability to act according to their beliefs. Use this quote
You may make some mistakes - but that doesn't make you a sinner. You've got the very nature of God on the inside of you. Use this quote
The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions. Use this quote