I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is a much better policy to prophesy after the event has already taken place.

In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.

There is no better exercise than to study and devour a picture, and then, without looking at it again, to attempt the next day to reproduce it.

And wherever men are fighting against barbarism, tyranny, and massacre, for freedom, law, and honour, let them remember that the fame of their deeds, even though they themselves be exterminated, may perhaps be celebrated as long as the world rolls round.

There comes a precious moment in all of our lives when we are tapped on the shoulder and offered the opportunity to do something very special that is unique to us and our abilities, what a tragedy it would be if we are not ready or willing.

The loyalties which center upon number one are enormous. If he trips, he must be sustained. If he make mistakes, they must be covered. If he sleeps, he must not be wantonly disturbed. If he is no good, he must be pole-axed.

If Hitler invaded hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons.