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.

There is a wind of nationalism and freedom blowing round the world, and blowing as strongly in Asia as elsewhere.

War would end if the dead could return.

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.

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

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.

I wish for many reasons flying had never been invented.