Hatred plays the same part in government as acid in chemistry.

What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?

Perfectionism spells paralysis.

If I were the first of May, I should be ashamed of myself.

If, however, there is to be a war of nerves let us make sure our nerves are strong and are fortified by the deepest convictions of our hearts.

Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second... if there is one.

The statesman who yields to war fever must realise that once the signal is given, he is no longer the master of policy but the slave of unforeseeable and uncontrollable events.