In the past we have had a light which flickered, in the present we have a light which flames, and in the future there will be a light which shines over all the land and sea.

In Russia a man is called reactionary if he objects to having his property stolen and his wife and children murdered.

Not to have an adequate air force in the present state of the world is to compromise the foundations of national freedom and independence.

Mountaintops inspire leaders but valleys mature them.

Without ships, we cannot live.

There is no worse mistake in public leadership than to hold out false hopes soon to be swept away. The British people can face peril or misfortune with fortitude and buoyancy, but they bitterly resent being deceived or finding that those responsible for their affairs are themselves dwelling in a fool's paradise.

Indeed I do not think we should be justified in using any but the more sombre tones and colours while our people, our Empire, and indeed the whole English-speaking world are passing through a dark and deadly valley.