The real test of one's belief in the doctrine of Habeas Corpus is not when one demands its application on behalf of one's friends but of one's enemies.

I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision.

I believe that the foundation of democratic liberty is a willingness to believe that other people may perhaps be wiser than oneself.

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

Man's material discoveries have outpaced his moral progress.

It's nice to keep in touch - besides, it's the only place in London where you can park a car.

I am pleased to see from the laughter on the Ministerial benches that there is no implication on their part to take Sir Oswald Mosley too seriously. It can easily be seen to-day that this idea of a dictator is gradually falling down.