The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Upon this battle depends the future of Christian civilisation.

Democracy is the best form of the worst type of government

A medal glitters, but it also casts a shadow.

[Much] as war attracts me and fascinates my mind with its tremendous situations, I feel more deeply every year . . . what vile and wicked folly and barbarism it all is.

The eagle has ceased to scream, but the parrots will now begin to chatter. The war of the giants is over and the pigmies will now start to squabble.

Unpunctuality is a vile habit.

In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.