of it is the old-fashioned political dust intended for the
eyes of the public; but I think that the worst of all
hindrances to true vision is breathed on the mirrors
by those self-regarding public men in whom principle
is crumbling and moral earnestness is beginning to
moulder. One would wipe away those smears.

My duster is honest cotton; the hand that holds it is
at least clean; and the energy of 'the rubbing is inspired
solely by the hope that such labour may be of some
benefit to my country.

I think our statesmen may be better servants of the
great nation they have the honour to serve if they see
themselves as others see them--others who are not
political adversaries, and who are more interested in the
moral and intellectual condition of the State than in the
fortunes of its parties.

No man can ever be worthy of England; but we must
be anxious when the heart and centre of public service
are not an earnest desire to be as worthy Of her as
possible.

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