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There are two processes which we adopt consciously or unconsciously when we try to prophesy. We can seek a period in the past whose conditions resemble as closely as possible those of our day, and presume that the sequel to that period will, save for some minor alterations, be similar. Secondly, we can survey the general course of development in our immediate past, and endeavor to prolong it into the near future. The first is the method the historian; the second that of the scientist. Only the second is open to us now, and this only in a partial sphere.

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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.

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Nothing can save England if she will not save herself. If we lose faith in ourselves, in our capacity to guide and govern, if we lose our will to live, then indeed our story is told.

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Baldwin thought Europe was a bore, and Chamberlain thought it was only a greater Birmingham.

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The press is easier to strangle than to look in the eyes.

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We should lay aside every hindrance and endeavour by uniting the whole force and spirit of our people to raise again a great British nation standing up before all the world; for such a nation, rising in its ancient vigour, can even at this hour save civilization.

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Like other systems in decay, the Roman Empire continued to function for several generations after its vitality was sapped. For nearly a hundred years our Island was one of the scenes of conflict between a dying civilisation and lusty, famishing barbarism.

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Mr. Gladstone read Homer for fun, which I thought served him right.

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A single glass of champagne imparts a feeling of exhilaration. The nerves are braced; the imagination is stirred, the wits become more nimble.

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Have no fear of the future. Let us go forward into its mysteries, tear away the veils which hide it from our eyes, and move onwards with confidence and courage.

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Too often the strong, silent man is silent only because he does not know what to say, and is reputed strong only because he has remained silent.

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If you're going to walk through hell, keep going.

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We are plunged in a long and grievous struggle. But all will come right if we all work together to the end.

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A modest little person, with much to be modest about.

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'No comment' is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again.

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If you don't have any enemies in life you have never stood up for anything.

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There is at least one thing worse than fighting with allies - And that is to fight without them

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Money is like manure, its only good if you spread it around.

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We shall not flag nor fail. We shall go on to the end.

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I want no criticism of America at my table. The Americans criticize themselves more than enough.

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