It was the nation and the race dwelling all round the globe that had the lion's heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar.

It saves a lot of trouble if, instead of having to earn money and save it, you can just go and borrow it.

We are plunged in a long and grievous struggle. But all will come right if we all work together to the end.

If the Almighty were to rebuild the world and asked me for advice, I would have English Channels round every country. And the atmosphere would be such that anything which attempted to fly would be set on fire.

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

Democracy is an awful way to run a country, but it's the best system we have.

On 17th July there came to us at Potsdam the eagerly-awaited news of the trial of the atomic bomb in the [New] Mexican desert. Success beyond all dreams crowded this sombre, magnificent venture of our American allies. The detailed reports ... could leave no doubt in the minds of the very few who were informed, that we were in the presence of a new factor in human affairs, and possessed of powers which were irresistible.