It never entered my father's mind nor my mind ever to do a job other than at one's best ability.

I can't think of a more wonderful thanksgiving for the life I've had than that everyone should be jolly at my funeral.

Churchill was the canny political animal, very devious, bursting with energy and determination, learning as hard as he could.

Marriage to a very rich woman posed problems.

It is a curious thing, but I have been right in everything I have done and said in my life.

You can divide my life into two.

I believe firmly that it was the Almighty's goodness, to check my consummate vanity.