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

Time and the Ocean and some guiding star and High Cabal have made us what we are.

It is no use dealing with illusions and make-believes. We must look at the facts. The world ... is too dangerous for anyone to be able to afford to nurse illusions. We must look at realities.

I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.

Indeed I do not think we should be justified in using any but the more sombre tones and colours while our people, our Empire, and indeed the whole English-speaking world are passing through a dark and deadly valley.

I'd prefer to be right than consistent.

Men and kings must be judged in the testing moments of their lives. Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities, because, as has been said, it is the quality which guarantees all others.