Winston Churchill

Always remember, however sure you are that you could easily win, that there would not be a war if the other man did not think he also had a chance.

Winston Churchill

As one’s fortunes are reduced, one spirit must expand to fill the void.

Winston Churchill

Before you can inspire with emotion, you must be swamped with it yourself. Before you can move their tears, your own must flow. To convince them, you must yourself, believe.

Winston Churchill

Bessie, my dear, you are ugly, and what’s more, you are disgustingly ugly. But tomorrow I shall be sober and you will still be disgustingly ugly.

Winston Churchill

Books, in all their variety, offer the human intellect the means whereby civilisation may be carried triumphantly forward.

Winston Churchill

Britain and France had to choose between war and dishonour. They chose dishonour. They will have war.

Winston Churchill

Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.

Winston Churchill

Courage is the greatest virtue because it guarantees all the rest.

Winston Churchill

Criticism is easy; achievement is difficult.

Winston Churchill

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.

Winston Churchill