A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.

The maxim of the British people is 'business as usual.'

We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it.

My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them.

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

A nation that fails to honor its heroes, soon will have no heroes to honor.

We shall not flag nor fail. We shall go on to the end.