The monarchy is so extraordinarily useful. When Britain wins a battle she shouts, God save the Queen; when she loses, she votes down the prime minister.

The man who stands firm in order to protect a sand-castle can never be relied upon; for he has given away his common sense.

In the course of my life, I have often had to eat my words, and I must confess that I have always found it a wholesome diet.

"I hope, sir, that I will shoot your picture on your hundredth birthday." I don't see why not, young man. You look reasonably fit and healthy.

We shall not flag nor fail. We shall go on to the end.

The length of this document defends it well against the risk of its being read.

Remember gentleman, it's not just France we're fighting for, it's Champagne!