Vast and fearsome as the human scene has become, personal contact of the right people, in the right places, at the right time, may yet have a potent and valuable part to play in the cause of peace which is in our hearts.

And do not suppose that this is the end. This is only the beginning of the reckoning. This is only the first sip, the first foretaste of a bitter cup which will be proffered to us year by year unless by a supreme recovery of moral health and martial vigour, we arise again and take our stand for freedom as in the olden time.

Personally I think that private property has a right to be defended. Our civilisation is built up on property, and can only be defended by private property.

One cannot leap a chasm in two jumps.

The only way a man can remain consistent amid changing circumstances is to change with them while preserving the same dominating purpose.

It is with deep grief I watch the clattering down of the British Empire with all its glories and all the services it has rendered to mankind.

There are bitter weeds in England.