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 also provide a dumping ground for the surplus goods produced in our factories.

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

The real fact is that I could no longer stand their eternal cold mutton.

I contend that we are the first race in the world, and that the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race... If there be a God, I think that what he would like me to do is paint as much of the map of Africa British Red as possible...

In order to save the 40,000,000 inhabitants of the United Kingdom from a bloody civil war, we colonial statesmen must acquire new lands to settle the surplus population, to provide new markets. [...] The Empire, as I have always said, is a bread and butter question.

When people praise you, don't let it go to your head. When they criticize you, don't let it go to your heart.

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.