A man must choose his own way of life, and…it is only by following out one’s own bent that there can be the really harmonious life.” [In an interview conducted by Bram Stoker]

My conclusion on Freewill and predestination- they are identical.

Better to dare mighty things and fail than to live in a grey twilight where there is neither victory nor defeat.

It is no use dealing with illusions and make-believes. We must look at the facts. The world ... is too dangerous for anyone to be able to afford to nurse illusions. We must look at realities.

... painting a picture is like fighting a battle; and trying to paint a picture is, I suppose, like trying to fight a battle. It is, if anything, more exciting than fighting it successfully. But the principle is the same.

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

They have done what they like. Their difficulty is to like what they have done.