British statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice
For good or for ill, air mastery is today the supreme expression of military power and fleets and armies, however vital and important, must accept a subordinate rank.
From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the Continent.
To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day.
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.
Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning.
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.
In those days he was wiser than he is now; he used to frequently take my advice.
Play the game for more than you can afford to lose... only then will you learn the game.
You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else.
I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is a much better policy to prophesy after the event has already taken place.