Never let a good crisis go to waste

You have to run risks. There are no certainties in war. There is a precipice on either side of you - a precipice of caution and a precipice of over-daring.

Really I feel less keen about the Army every day. I think the Church would suit me better.

Don't give your son money. As far as you can afford it, give him horses.

I wanted us to go to the Tories when we were strong...not in misfortune to be made an honest woman of.

Everyone threw the blame on me ... they nearly always do. I suppose ... they think I shall be able to bear it best.

Victory will never be found by taking the path of least resistance.