A man must learn to have words at command when he is on his legs in the House of Commons, in the same way as he would if he were talking to his own servants.

He must keep his temper; and he must be very patient.

As far as I have seen Cabinet Ministers, they are not more clever than other people." "I think there are generally one or two men of ability in the Cabinet." "Yes, of fair ability.

Mr.Mildmay is a good specimen.

There is not, and never was, anything brilliant in him.