I am never going to have anything more to do with politics or politicians. When this war is over I shall confine myself entirely to writing and painting.

The loyalties which center upon number one are enormous. If he trips, he must be sustained. If he make mistakes, they must be covered. If he sleeps, he must not be wantonly disturbed. If he is no good, he must be pole-axed.

I cannot help reflecting that if my father had been American and my mother British instead of the other way around, I might have gotten here on my own.

Here life itself, life at its best and healthiest, awaits the caprice of the bullet. Let us see the development of the day. All else may stand over, perhaps for ever. Existence is never so sweet as when it is at hazard.

Success comes from continuing to strive, fail and learn without losing enthusiasm.

I'm bored with it all. Before slipping into a coma. He died 9 days later.

Human beings are of two classes: those whose work is work and whose pleasure is pleasure; and those whose work and pleasure are one.