I love learning, but hate being taught.

I am not sure I should have dared to start; but I am sure that I should not have dared to stop.

It is wonderful what great strides can be made when there is a resolute purpose behind them.

The reason for having diplomatic relations is not to confer a compliment, but to secure a convenience. [On diplomatic recognition of the People's Republic of China]

Bessie Braddock: "Winston, you're drunk. Churchill: "Bessie, you're ugly. But tomorrow I shall be sober.

Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.

If Britain must choose between Europe and the open sea, she must always choose the open sea.