Sure I am this day we are masters of our fate, that the task which has been set before us is not above our strength; that its pangs and toils are not beyond our endurance. As long as we have faith in our own cause and an unconquerable will to win, victory will not be denied us.

But who in war will not have his laugh amid the skulls?

History with its flickering lamp stumbles along the trail of the past, trying to reconstruct its scenes, to revive its echoes, and kindle with pale gleams the passion of former days.

You do your worst, and we'll do our best.

In Success you deserve it and in defeat, you need it.

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

When you are going through hell, keep on going. Never never never give up.