He has the gift of compressing the largest amount of words into the smallest amount of thoughts.

Haven't you learned yet that I put something more than whisky into my speeches.

I do not understand this squeamishness about the use of gas... I am strongly in favour of using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes... It is not necessary to use only the most deadly gases: gases can be used which cause great inconvenience and would spread a lively terror and yet would leave no serious permanent effects on most of those affected.

The opposition occupies the benches in front of you, but the enemy sits behind you

Plans are worthless. Planning is priceless.

We are plunged in a long and grievous struggle. But all will come right if we all work together to the end.

Beware of driving men to desperation. Even a cornered rat is dangerous.