What kind of people do they [the Japanese] think we are?

To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.

We must not lose our faculty to dare, particularly in dark days.

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.

The Times is speechless, and takes three columns to express its speechlessness.

If you simply take up the attitude of defending a mistake, there will no hope of improvement.

I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.