We proceeded systematically, village by village and we destroyed the houses, filled up the wells, blew down the towers, cut down the shady trees, burned the crops and broke the reservoirs in punitive devastation.

I let the argument rip healthily between the departments. This is a very good way to finding out the truth.

When you leave off dreaming, the universe ceases to exist.

This fulfils my ambition. I still have my father's robe as Chancellor. I shall be proud to serve you in this splendid office.

The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky. By diligent effort, I learned to like it.

When one is in office one has no idea how damnable things can feel to the ordinary rank and file of the public.

Never give in, never! Be it concerning large things or small things, never, never, never!