An American diplomat is sometimes like a bull who carries his own china shop around with him.

Strategy is all very well, but it pays to give thought from time to time to the results.

If, however, there is to be a war of nerves let us make sure our nerves are strong and are fortified by the deepest convictions of our hearts.

If you go on with this nuclear arms race, all you are going to do is make the rubble bounce.

Working hours are never long enough. Each day is a holiday, and ordinary holidays are grudged as enforced interruptions in an absorbing vocation.

Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice.

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