“There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community”

“By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, journalism keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.”

“We in the House of Lords are never in touch with public opinion. That makes us a civilised body.”

“I am not in favour of this modern mania for turning bad people into good people at a moment's notice.”

“I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit; touch it and the bloom is gone. The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever.”

“Women treat us [men] like humanity treats gods—they worship us and keep bothering us to do something for them.”

“It is the confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution.”