One thing at least is clear-that no one believes in our good intentions. We are often told to secure ourselves by their affections, not by force. Our great-grand children may be privileged to do it, but not we. (Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury)

One thing at least is clear-that no one believes in our good intentions. We are often told to secure ourselves by their affections, not by force. Our great-grand children may be privileged to do it, but not we.

Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury

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