British statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice
Before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein we never had a defeat.
'No comment' is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again.
The great defense against the air menace is to attack the enemy's aircraft as near as possible to their point of departure.
What kind of people do they think we are? Is it possible they do not realize that we shall never cease to persevere against them until they have been taught a lesson which they and the world will never forget?
Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.
It is more agreeable to have the power to give than to receive.
The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult.
I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.
Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement.
Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.