Hugh walpole

In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last.

The most wonderful of all things in life, I believe, is the discovery of another human being with whom one's relationship has a growing depth, beauty, and joy as the years increase. This inner progressiveness of love between two human beings is a most marvelous thing; it cannot be found by looking for it or by passionately wishing for it. It is a sort of divine accident, and the most wonderful of all things in life.

The balance of power.

Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.

Men are often capable of greater things than they perform - They are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full extent.