For good or for ill, air mastery is today the supreme expression of military power and fleets and armies, however vital and important, must accept a subordinate rank.

I do not understand this squeamishness about the use of gas... I am strongly in favour of using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes... It is not necessary to use only the most deadly gases: gases can be used which cause great inconvenience and would spread a lively terror and yet would leave no serious permanent effects on most of those affected.

We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty.

It is never possible to guarantee success, it is only possible to deserve it.

Never run away from anything. Never!

Keep calm and carry on.

If you want a good argument against democracy, spend five minutes with a voter.