Which painting in the National Gallery would I save if there was a fire? The one nearest the door of course.

Trade unionism is not socialism. It is the capitalism of the proletariat.

Youth is just wasted on young people.

All classes in proportion to their lack of travel and familiarity with foreign literature are bellicose, prejudiced against foreigners, fond of fighting as a cruel sport - in short, dog-like in their notions of foreign policy.

Remember that you are a human being with a soul and the divine gift of articulate speech: that your native language is the language of Shakespeare and Milton and The Bible; and don't sit there crooning like a bilious pigeon.

Gentle Jesus, meek and mild' is a snivelling modern invention, with no warrant in the gospels.

The only way in which a nation can make itself wealthy and prosperous is by good housekeeping: that is, by providing for its wants in the order of their importance, and allowing no money to be wasted on whims and luxuries until necessities have been thoroughly served.