The virtues prized in free countries are honesty, self-discipline, a sense of responsibility to one's family, a sense of loyalty to one's employer and staff, and a pride in the quality of one's work. And these virtues only flourish in a climate of freedom.

Our judgement is that the presence of the Royal Marines garrison is sufficient deterrent against any possible aggression.

Those who imagine that a politician would make a better figurehead than a hereditary monarch might perhaps make the acquaintance of more politicians.

I started out in life with two great advantages: No money and good parents.

There are always dangers about. Therefore you must always keep your defences strong.

Never flinch. Make up your own mind and do it.

I don't mind how much my Ministers talk, so long as they do what I say.