Winston Churchill

At the beginning of this War megalomania was the only form of sanity.

...the high roads of the future will be clear, not only for us but for all, not only for our time but for a century to come.

The old wars were decided by their episodes rather than by their tendencies. In this war, the tendencies are far more important than the episodes.

There is no greater mistake than to suppose that platitudes, smooth words, timid policies, offer today a path to safety.

Power will go to the hands of rascals, rogues, freebooters; all Indian leaders will be of low calibre & men of straw. They will have sweet tongues & silly hearts. They will fight amongst themselves for power & India will be lost in political squabbles. A day would come when even air & water would be taxed in India.

In war, the truth must be guarded by a body guard of lies.

No sky is heavy if the heart be light

Champagne is the wine of civilization and the oil of government.

Strategy is all very well, but it pays to give thought from time to time to the results.

Painting a picture is like trying to fight a battle.

Perfectionism spells paralysis.

Happy are the painters, for they shall not be lonely.

In Success you deserve it and in defeat, you need it.

The Great War differed from all ancient wars in the immense power of the combatants and their fearful agencies of destruction, and from all modern wars in the utter ruthlessness with which it was fought.

Plans are worthless. Planning is priceless.

There is nothing like oratory, it is a skill that can turn a commoner into a king.

A gentleman is a man who is only rude when he intends to be.

When they told me that by the year 2100 women would rule the world, my reply was 'Still?'

The latest refinements of science are linked with the cruelties of the Stone Age.

Everyone can recognize history when it happens. Everyone can recognize history after is has happened; but only the wise man knows at the moment what is vital and permanent, what is lasting and memorable.

Your greatest fears are created by your imagination. Don't give in to them.