When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person; it merely says something about our own need to be critical.

Next time I go into the action - I shall command a hundred men - & possibly I may bring off some coup. Besides I shall have some other motive for taking chances than merely "love of adventure".

The worst mistake that a statesman can make is to promise victory and to see it dashed, the hopes dashed.

Here Churchill repeats with approval a statement he had first made in January, 1930 "at a meeting at the Cannon Street Hotel." "Sooner or later you will have to crush Gandhi and the Indian Congress and all they stand for."

Logic is a poor guide compared with custom.

Beware of driving men to desperation. Even a cornered rat is dangerous.

Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory !!