There are three bodies no sensible man directly challenges: the Roman Catholic Church, the Brigade of Guards and the National Union of Mineworkers

We believe that unless we give opportunity to the strong and able, we shall never have the means to provide real protection for the weak and the old.

No man should ever lose sleep over public affairs.

It's no use crying over spilt summits.

Once the bear's hug has got you, it is apt to be for keeps.

At home, you always have to be a politician; when you're abroad, you almost feel yourself a statesman.

There might be 1 finger on the trigger, but there will be 15 fingers on the safety catch.