Man begets, but land does not beget.

We must find new lands from which we can easily obtain raw materials and at the same time exploit the cheap slave labor that is available from the natives of the colonies. The colonies would...

Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life

So little done, so much to do.

How can I possibly dislike a sex to which Your Majesty belongs?

I have found out one thing and that is, if you have an idea, and it is a good idea, if you only stick to it you will come out all right.

The real fact is that I could no longer stand their eternal cold mutton. (on why he left England for South Africa)