The man who stands firm in order to protect a sand-castle can never be relied upon; for he has given away his common sense.

The most beautiful voice in the world is that of an educated Southern woman.

The influence exercised over the human mind by apt analogies is and has always been immense. Whether they translate an established truth into simple language or whether they adventurously aspire to reveal the unknown, they are among the most formidable weapons of the rhetorician.

When I was younger I made it a rule never to take strong drink before lunch. It is now my rule never to do so before breakfast.

Lady Nancy Astor: Winston, if you were my husband, I'd poison your tea. Churchill: Nancy, if I were your husband, I'd drink it.

I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is a much better policy to prophesy after the event has already taken place.

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