Even the most eminent persons are subject to the laws of gravity.

Thus, then, on the night of the tenth of May, at the outset of this mighty battle, I acquired the chief power in the State, which henceforth I wielded in ever-growing measure for five years and three months of world war, at the end of which time, all our enemies having surrendered unconditionally or being about to do so, I was immediately dismissed by the British electorate from all further conduct of their affairs.

As long as we have faith in our own cause and an unconquerable will to win, victory will not be denied us.

It would be an inconvenient rule if nothing could be done until everything can be done.

No one should waste a day.

One may imagine that a man who blew the trumpet for his living would be glad to play the violin for his amusement.

It was the nation and the race dwelling all round the globe that had the lion's heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar.