When you are winning a war almost everything that happens can be claimed to be right and wise.

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

These are not dark days: these are great days - the greatest days our country has ever lived.

I felt as if I were walking with destiny, and that all my past life had been but a preparation for this hour and for this trial... I thought I knew a good deal about it all, I was sure I should not fail.

Beware of driving men to desperation. Even a cornered rat is dangerous.

We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job.

The malice of the wicked was reinforced by the weakness of the virtuous.