What are some of the most famous Lord Palmerston quotes that showcase his political wit and wisdom?

Answer 1

Some of the most famous quotes by Lord Palmerston that showcase his political wit and wisdom include:

1. "Nations have no permanent friends or allies, they only have permanent interests."
2. "The duty of a government is to maintain the rights of the country, and to vindicate its honor."
3. "We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow."
4. "I hold that the real policy of a statesman is to enlarge and invigorate the understanding of his country."
5. "The world is governed by very different personages from what is imagined by those who are not Behind the Scenes."