...the first casualty (of this crisis) had been the United Nations. It would need an immense effort, an almost superhuman effort, to restore the prestige of that organization — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
Resentment is, in every stage of the passion, painful, but it is not disagreeable, unless in excess; pity is always painful, yet always agreeable;… — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
"a fatal and perhaps fateful error of judgment" "...this was the last chance for the United Nations to get a grip on themselves and… — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
To my deafness I'm accustomed, To my dentures I'm resigned, I can manage my bifocals, But Oh how I miss my mind. — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
For ebbing resolution ne'er returns, But falls still further from its former shore. — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
My wife had an uncle who could never walk down the nave of an abbey without wondering whether it would take spin. — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
There are two problems in my life. The political ones are insoluble and the economic ones are incomprehensible. — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
A man of integrity will never listen to any reason against conscience. — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
...the first casualty (of this crisis) had been the United Nations. It would need an immense effort, an almost superhuman effort, to restore the… — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
