War is horrible, but slavery is worse.

It is never possible to guarantee success, it is only possible to deserve it.

Where does the family start? It starts with a young man falling in love with a girl - no superior alternative has yet been found.

I built with my own hands ... a large swimming-pool which was filtered to limpidity and could be heated to supplement our fickle sunshine.

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.

Everybody has always underrated the Russians. They keep their own secrets alike from foe and friends.

Sir, we must beware of needless innovation, especially when guided by logic.