British statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice
I never worry about action, but only inaction.
Continuous effort—not strength or intelligence—is the key to unlocking our potential.
Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.
My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me.
We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.
In war, you can only be killed once, but in politics, many times.
War is a game that is played with a smile. If you can't smile, grin. If you can't grin, keep out of the way till you can.
Those who can win a war well can rarely make a good peace and those who could make a good peace would never have won the war.
In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.
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.