I'd rather argue against a hundred idiots, than have one agree with me.

Politics is like waking up in the morning. You never know whose head you'll find on the pillow.

What kind of people do they [the Japanese] think we are?

Difficulties mastered are opportunities won.

Victory is only wrested by running risks.

Watch your habits, they determine your character.

How many have gone? How many more to go? The Admiralty is fast asleep and lethargy & inertia are the order of the day. However everybody seems delighted - so there is nothing to be said. No plans, no enterprise, no struggle to aid the general cause. Just sit still on the spacious throne and snooze.