Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax

“What matters is not the beginning but the end.”

“Go out and lose your reputation.”

“Human personality is the most precious thing in the world.”

“The first duty of government is to govern.”

“In the final analysis, the ultimate sanction of law is the will of society.”

“It is not the part of a Christian to be a pessimist.”

“I have no doubt that it is in the best interests of both our countries... that we should leave history to judge the past and ourselves concentrate on the future.”

“The greatest of all arts is the art of life.”

“By recognizing the spiritual nature of man, we can gain a new perspective on our lives.”

“Our task is not to bring the world to Christianity, but to bring Christianity to the world.”