The Great War differed from all ancient wars in the immense power of the combatants and their fearful agencies of destruction, and from all modern wars in the utter ruthlessness with which it was fought.

Lobbyists are the touts of protected industries.

The V sign is the symbol of the unconquerable will of the occupied territories, and a portent of the fate awaiting the Nazi tyranny.

A prisoner of war is a man who tries to kill you and fails, and then asks you not to kill him.

Here is the answer which I will give to President Roosevelt. Give us the tools, and we will finish the job.

We are really doing our very best. There are no doubt many mistakes and shortcomings. A lot of things are done none too well. Some things that ought to be done have not yet been done...[But Britain's effort has] justly commanded the wonder and admiration of every friendly nation in the world.

Now that we are, as you say, 'in the same boat,' would it not be wise for us to have another conference ... and the sooner the better.