It is not open to the cool bystander . . . to set himself up as an impartial judge of events which would never have occurred had he outstretched a helping hand in time.

The gift of a common tongue is a priceless inheritance and it may well some day become the foundation of a common citizenship.

It is no use dealing with illusions and make-believes. We must look at the facts. The world ... is too dangerous for anyone to be able to afford to nurse illusions. We must look at realities.

The great defence against aerial menace is to attack the enemy's aircraft as near as possible to their point of departure.

We are weakened and we are tired, but we are not done yet.

Sir, we must beware of needless innovation, especially when guided by logic.

It is a fine thing to be honest, but it is also very important to be right.