It is of no account; after all, the old bird does not fly far from his nest.

I do not understand the squeamishness about the use of gas. I am strongly in favour of using poisonous gas against uncivilized tribes.

Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.

Socialism is like a dream. Sooner or later you wake up to reality.

The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery.

I have found in my experience of war, that plans are useless, but planning is invaluable.

We must beware of trying to build a society in which nobody counts for anything except a politician or an official, a society where enterprise gains no reward and thrift no privileges