It is a curious fact about British Islanders, who hate drill and have not been invaded for nearly a thousand years, that as danger comes nearer and grows they become progressively less nervous; when it is imminent the are fierce, when it is mortal they are fearless.

I have not become the Kings First Minister in order to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire.

There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of human, are created, strengthened and maintained.

It would be a great reform in politics if perception could be made to spread as easily and as rapidly as foolishness.

No matter. The dead bird does not leave the nest.

I like things to happen, and if they don't happen I like to make them happen.

All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.