Power and courtly influence form an intoxicating draught even when raised to — James Fitzjames Stephen
Parliamentary government is simply a mild and disguised form of compulsion. We — James Fitzjames Stephen
Originally consists in thinking for yourself, and not in thinking unlike other people. — James Fitzjames Stephen
Wisdom may be the ultimate arbiter, but is seldom the immediate agent in human affairs. — James Fitzjames Stephen
The things which cannot be adequately represented by words are more important — James Fitzjames Stephen
Used with due abstinence, hope acts as a healthful tonic; intemperately indulged, — James Fitzjames Stephen