Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe. - Benjamin Disraeli

To govern men, you must either excel them in their accomplishments, or despise them.

I entirely differ with the Government as to the value of precedents. In this case, as in others, precedents are not mere dusty phrases, which do not substantially affect the question before us. A precedent embalms a principle.

You asked me where I generally lived. In my workshop [i.e. in his study] in the mornings and always in the library in the evening. Books are companions even if you don’t open them.