There comes a precious moment in all of our lives when we are tapped on the shoulder and offered the opportunity to do something very special that is unique to us and our abilities, what a tragedy it would be if we are not ready or willing.

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.

If you don't take change by the hand, it will take you by the throat.

There is no worse mistake in public leadership than to hold out false hopes soon to be swept away. The British people can face peril or misfortune with fortitude and buoyancy, but they bitterly resent being deceived or finding that those responsible for their affairs are themselves dwelling in a fool's paradise.

If Hitler invaded Hell, I'd find something nice to say about the Devil himself.

Not to have an adequate air force in the present state of the world is to compromise the foundations of national freedom and independence.

During their lifetimes, every man and woman will stumble across a great opportunity. Sadly, most of them will simply pick themselves up, dust themselves down and carry on as if nothing ever happened.