The poodle [Rufus] ate in the dining room with the rest of the [Churchill] family. A cloth was laid for him on the Persian carpet beside the head of the household, and no one else ate until the butler had served Rufus's meal.

No lover ever studied every whim of his mistress as I did those of President Roosevelt.

It is one thing to see the forward path and another to be able to take it. But it is better to have an ambitious plan than none at all.

I have always had a curious nature; I enjoy learning, but I dislike being taught.

This fulfils my ambition. I still have my father's robe as Chancellor. I shall be proud to serve you in this splendid office.

I cannot pretend to be impartial about the colours. I rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.

The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative.