We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.

The trade unions are a long-established and essential part of our national life. We take our stand by these pillars of our British society as it has gradually developed and evolved itself, of the right of individual labouring men to adjust their wages and conditions by collective bargaining, including the right to strike.

What kind of people do they think we are? Is it possible they do not realize that we shall never cease to persevere against them until they have been taught a lesson which they and the world will never forget?

History unfolds itself by strange and unpredictable paths. We have little control over the future; and none at all over the past.

[My ideal of a good dinner] is to discuss good food, and, after this good food has been discussed, to discuss a good topic - with myself the chief conversationalist.

It is one thing to see the forward path and another to be able to take it. But it is better to have an ambitious plan than none at all.

It was evident however that the lawyers would have to have their say....This also opened up a vista both lengthy and obscure.