You must put your head into the lion's mouth if the performance is to be a success.

Do what you like, but like what you do.

The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told how bad things are, who like to be told the worst.

We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job.

It has not fallen to your lot to command great armies. You had to create them, organize them and inspire them.

The only guide to a man's conscience, the only shield to his memory is the rectitude and sincerity of his actions.

We have taken a grave and hazardous decision to sustain the Greeks and try to make a Balkan Front.