Why should there not be a European group which could give a sense of enlarged patriotism and common citizenship to the distracted peoples of this turbulent and mighty continent? And why should it not take its rightful place with other great groupings and help to shape the onward destinies of men?

It was evident however that the lawyers would have to have their say....This also opened up a vista both lengthy and obscure.

War is a game that is played with a smile. If you can't smile, grin. If you can't grin, keep out of the way till you can.

What is our policy? ... to wage war against a monstrous tyranny, never surpassed in the dark, lamentable catalogue of human crime.

Men often stumble onto the truth but then quickly dust themselves off and hurry away.

We make our buildings and afterwards they make us. They regulate the course of our lives.

A pessimist sees problems in opportunities whereas an optimist sees opportunities in problems.