There is no worse mistake in public leadership than to hold out false hopes soon to be swept away. The British people can face peril or misfortune with fortitude and buoyancy, but they bitterly resent being deceived or finding that those responsible for their affairs are themselves dwelling in a fool's paradise.

Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory. He who enjoys it wields a power more durable than that of a great king. He is an independent force in the world.

I hate nobody except Hitler--and that is professional.

There is no doubt the charge was an awful gamble and that no normal precautions were possible. The issue as far as I was concerned had to be left to Fortune or to God - or to whatever may decide these things. I am content and shall not complain.

You can always rely on America to do the right thing -- once it has exhausted the alternatives.

One may imagine that a man who blew the trumpet for his living would be glad to play the violin for his amusement.

Every man should ask himself each day whether he is not too readily accepting negative solutions.