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.

Gentleman, I am hardening on this enterprise. I repeat, I am now hardening towards this enterprise.

Everyone has a right to pronounce foreign names as he chooses.

It is bad for a nation when it is without faith.

Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.

I am sorry to have made such a long speech, but I did not have time to write a shorter one.

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