This is no war of chieftains or of princes, of dynasties or national ambition; it is a war of peoples and of causes. There are vast numbers, not only in this Island but in every land, who will render faithful service in this war, but whose names will never be known, whose deeds will never be recorded. This is a War of the Unknown Warriors

Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice.

If you are going to go through hell, keep going

We are all worms. But I believe that I am a glow-worm.

I have watched this famous island descending incontinently, fecklessly, the stairway which lead to a dark gulf.

Watch your habits, they determine your character.

Indeed I do not think we should be justified in using any but the more sombre tones and colours while our people, our Empire, and indeed the whole English-speaking world are passing through a dark and deadly valley.