The way to ensure summer in England is to have it framed and glazed in a comfortable room. - Horace Walpole

“Heaven,” replied Manfred, “does not send Heralds to question the title of a lawful Prince. I doubt whether it even notifies its will through Friars—but that is your affair, not mine.

To act with common sense, according to the moment, is the best wisdom I know; and the best philosophy, to do one's duties, take the world as it comes, submit respectfully to one's lot, bless the goodness that has given us so much happiness with it, whatever it is, and despise affectation.

Misfortune, the teacher of superstition.

- Attributed by Walpole to his friend, Richard Bentley.