You must build your House of Parliament on the river: so... that the populace cannot exact their demands by sitting down round you.

A great country cannot wage a little war.

There are no manifestos like cannon and musketry.

There is nothing on earth so stupid as a gallant officer.

Hard pounding, gentlemen. Let's see who pounds the longest.

Extra interest signifies extra risk.

We always have been, we are, and I hope that we always shall be detested in France.