These, Gentlemen, are the opinions upon which I base my facts.

For my part, I consider that it will be found much better by all parties to leave the past to history, especially as I propose to write that history myself.

I'd rather spend half an hour in the company of a top carpenter, than three hours in the company of an average brain surgeon

We are really doing our very best. There are no doubt many mistakes and shortcomings. A lot of things are done none too well. Some things that ought to be done have not yet been done...[But Britain's effort has] justly commanded the wonder and admiration of every friendly nation in the world.

We do not covet anything from any nation except their respect.

Let the children have their night of fun and laughter, let the gifts of Father Christmas delight their play. Let us grown-ups share to the full in their unstinted pleasures.

The late M. Venizelos observed that in all her wars Englandhe should have said Britain, of coursealways wins one battlethe last.