Landowners and influential men of all kinds, especially members of political councils, ought to set an example to the people. The young members of rich families should offer themselves for military service. If not one of two sons, at least one of three sons should be ready to do so.

Give me fifty DC-3's and the Japanese can have the Burma Road.

War is not only a matter of equipment, artillery, group troops or air force; it is largely a matter of spirit, or morale.

You must all be aware that modern war is not a mere matter of military operations. It involves the whole strength and all the resources of the nation. Not only soldiers, but also all citizens without exception, take part.

If one does not act, one cannot understand.

My good health is due to a soup made of white doves. It is simply wonderful as a tonic.

Democracy is liberty - a liberty which does not infringe on the liberty nor encroach on the rights of others; a liberty which maintains strict discipline, and makes law its guarantee and the basis of its exercise. This alone is true liberty; this alone can produce true democracy.