There is no limit to the ingenuity of man if it is properly and vigorously applied under conditions of peace and justice.

And do not suppose that this is the end. This is only the beginning of the reckoning. This is only the first sip, the first foretaste of a bitter cup which will be proffered to us year by year unless by a supreme recovery of moral health and martial vigour, we arise again and take our stand for freedom as in the olden time.

Don't give your sons money. Give them horses. Many a good son has been ruined through the acquisition of money but no good son has been ruined through the acquisition of horses. Unless they fell and broke their neck, which when taken at the gallop is a very good death to die.

Nature will not be admired by proxy.

When someone says to me, Ugh, you smoke. I reply, Ugh, you're ugly. I can quit smoking.

It is one thing to see the forward path and another to be able to take it. But it is better to have an ambitious plan than none at all.

If we could get out of this jam by giving up Malta and Gibraltar and some African colonies I would jump at it. But the only safe way is to convince Hitler that he cannot beat us.