The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen's lives, and minds, than all the doctors in the Empire.

I myself find waiting more tiring than action.

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

Headmasters have powers at their disposal with which Prime ministers have never yet been invested.

This is a war of the unknown warriors; but let all strive without failing in faith or in duty, and the dark curse of Hitler will be lifted from our age.

There is only one answer to defeat and that is victory.

The tired parts of the mind can be rested and strengthened not merely by rest, but by using other parts.