Time passes swiftly, but is it not joyous to see how great and growing is the treasure we have gathered together, amid the storms and stresses of so many eventful and to millions tragic and terrible years?

The tired parts of the mind can be rested and strengthened not merely by rest, but by using other parts.

When you are going through hell, keep on going. Never never never give up.

I would say to the House, as I said to those who have joined this government: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.

They [the Labour Party] are not fit to manage a whelk stall.

A joke is a very serious thing.

There is no greater mistake than to suppose that platitudes, smooth words, timid policies, offer today a path to safety.