Hence we will not say that Greeks fight like heroes, but heroes fight like Greeks.

Sir, we must beware of needless innovation, especially when guided by logic.

It is no use dealing with illusions and make-believes. We must look at the facts. The world ... is too dangerous for anyone to be able to afford to nurse illusions. We must look at realities.

We must have a better word than "prefabricated", why not "ready-made"?

I must place on record my regret that the human race ever learned to fly.

We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.

When Iraq becomes strong enough in our opinion to stand alone, we shall be in a position to state that our task has been fulfilled, and that Iraq is an independent sovereign state. But this cannot be said while we are forced year after year to spend very large sums of money on helping the Iraqi government to defend itself and maintain order.