Now at last the slowly gathered, long-pent-up fury of the storm broke upon us. Four or five millions of men met each other in the first shock of the most merciless of all the wars of which record has been kept.

The head cannot take in more than the seat can endure.

Those good at war aren't good at peace, and those good at peace aren't good at war.

I was shown a picture by Cézanne of a blank wall of a house, which he had made instinct with the most delicate lights and colours.

Wealth, taste and leisure can bring many things but they do not bring happiness.

Leadership is the intelligent use of power.

Sunshine is my quest.