The person of truth must be covered with bodyguards of lies.

We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it.

The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.

Good night, then - sleep to gather strength for the morning. For the morning will come. Brightly will it shine on the brave and true, kindly on all who suffer for the cause, glorious upon the tombs of heroes. Thus will shine the dawn.

The V sign is the symbol of the unconquerable will of the occupied territories, and a portent of the fate awaiting the Nazi tyranny.

I liked wine, both red and white, and especially Champagne; and on very special occasions I could even drink a small glass of brandy.