If you don't have any enemies in life you have never stood up for anything.

The whole history of the world is summed up in the fact that, when nations are strong, they are not always just, and when they wish to be just, they are no longer strong.

All dogs look up to you. All cats look down on you. Only the pig looks at you as an equal

Success is never final.

There is no worse mistake in public leadership than to hold out false hopes soon to be swept away. The British people can face peril or misfortune with fortitude and buoyancy, but they bitterly resent being deceived or finding that those responsible for their affairs are themselves dwelling in a fool's paradise.

The short words are best, and the old words, when short, are the best of all.

One does not leave a convivial party before closing time.