Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger.

Diplomacy

An ambassador is not simply an agent; he is also a spectacle.

Innovation

One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.

Magic

We must not let daylight in upon the magic.

Observation

The cure for admiring the house of lords is to go and look at it.

Progress

Progress would not have been the rarity it is if the early food had not been the late poison.

Royalty

A family on the throne is an interesting idea. It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of petty life.

Teachers and Teaching

A schoolmaster should have an atmosphere of awe, and walk wonderingly, as if he was amazed at being himself.

Writers and Writing

Writers like teeth are divided into incisors and grinders.