He did not so much direct policy and inspire a nation as keep a Cabinet together.

One seemed to see in him the decorative chairman of a board of directors rather than the living spirit of the undertaking.
When the historian comes to inquire into the trivial consequences of Mr.
Asquith's fall from power he will be forced, I think, to lift that veil which Mr.Asquith has so jealously drawn across the privacy of his domestic life.

For although he ever lacked the essentials of greatness, Mr.Asquith once possessed nearly all those qualities which make for powerful leadership.

Indeed it was said in the early months of the war by the most able of his political opponents that it passed the wit of man to suggest any other statesman at that juncture for the office of Prime Minister.
His judicial temperament helped him to compose differences and to find a workable compromise.

His personal character won the respect of men who are easily influenced by manner.