One man with conviction will overwhelm a hundred who have only opinions.

No matter how enmeshed a commander becomes in the elaboration of his own thoughts, it is sometimes necessary to take the enemy into account.

I have been brought up and trained to have the utmost contempt for people who get drunk.

Want of foresight, unwillingness to act when action would be simple and effective, lack of clear thinking, confusion of counsel until the emergency comes, until self-preservation strikes its jarring gong - these are the features which constitute the endless repetition of history.

The tired parts of the mind can be rested and strengthened not merely by rest, but by using other parts.

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.

Really I feel less keen about the Army every day. I think the Church would suit me better.