When I was a little boy in Worcestershire reading history books I never thought I should have to interfere between a king and his mistress.

Just as the results of inebriety are most painful to the habitually sober, and just as the greatest saints have often been the greatest sinners, so, when the first class brain does something stupid, the stupidity of that occasion is colossal.

The world was never more unsafe for democracy then it is today.

You will find in politics that you are much exposed to the attribution of false motive. Never complain and never explain.

A statesman wants courage and a statesman wants vision; but believe me, after six months' experience, he wants first, second, third and all the time - patience.

England totally disarmed and an easy prey to hostile forces! Can you think of anything more likely to excite cupidity and hostile intention? We should sink to the level of a fifth rate Power, our Colonies would be stripped from us, our commerce would decline, famine and unemployment would stalk the land... I have yet to learn that the cause of peace can be served by rendering our country impotent.

When I was a little boy in Worcestershire reading history books I never thought I should have to interfere between a king and his mistress.