A gentleman is a man who is only rude when he intends to be.

To secure your historical standing, be sure you are the first to write about it.

The Great War differed from all ancient wars in the immense power of the combatants and their fearful agencies of destruction, and from all modern wars in the utter ruthlessness with which it was fought.

We are really doing our very best. There are no doubt many mistakes and shortcomings. A lot of things are done none too well. Some things that ought to be done have not yet been done...[But Britain's effort has] justly commanded the wonder and admiration of every friendly nation in the world.

An efficient and a successful administration manifests itself equally in small as in great matters.

When a new book appears one should read an old one.

The press is easier to strangle than to look in the eyes.