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.
From Winston Churchill
When the war of the giants is over the wars of the pygmies will begin.
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.
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.
Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business.
Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room.
Politics are very much like war. We may even have to use poison gas at times.
The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult.
It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.
These are not dark days: these are great days - the greatest days our country has ever lived.
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