There is no sphere of human thought in which it is easier to show superficial cleverness and the appearance of superior wisdom than in discussing questions of currency and exchange

A heightened sense of the observation of nature is one of the chief delights that have come to me through trying to paint.

I am a sporting man. I always like to give trains and aeroplanes a fair chance of getting away.

My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars.

When I look round to see how we can win the war, I see that there is only one sure path . . . and that is absolutely devastating, exterminating attack by very heavy bombers from this country upon the Nazi homeland.

Play the game for more than you can afford to lose... only then will you learn the game.

I am weary of a task which is done and I hope I shall not shrink when the aftermath ends. My only wish is to live peacefully out the remaining years - if years they be.