I am not a bit afraid of Siegfried Sassoon. That man can think. I am afraid only of people who cannot think.

And what a plan! This vast operation is undoubtedly the most complicated and difficult that has ever occurred.

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

A sheep in sheep's clothing.

I'm bored with it all. Before slipping into a coma. He died 9 days later.

I myself find waiting more tiring than action.

I am not invested with dictatorial powers. If I were, I should be quite ready to dictate.