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

Have no fear of the future. Let us go forward into its mysteries, tear away the veils which hide it from our eyes, and move onwards with confidence and courage.

Preparation is - if not the key to genius - then at least the key to sounding like a genius.

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.

Indeed I do not think we should be justified in using any but the more sombre tones and colours while our people, our Empire, and indeed the whole English-speaking world are passing through a dark and deadly valley.

The United Nations was set up not to get us to heaven, but only to save us from hell.

I have never developed indigestion from eating my words.