Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
We have a very daring and skillful opponent against us, and, may I say across the havoc of war, a great general. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
In war, resolution; in defeat, defiance; in victory, magnanimity — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
At the beginning of this War megalomania was the only form of sanity. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
“Nations that went down fighting rose again, but those who surrendered tamely were finished.” — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
No more let us alter or falter or palter. From Malta to Yalta, and Yalta to Malta. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
The pictorial battlefield becomes a sea of mud mercifully veiled by the fog of war. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
A prisoner of war is a man who tries to kill you and fails, and then asks you not to kill him. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
It may well be that we shall by a process of sublime irony have reached a state in this story where safety… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Upon this battle depends the future of Christian… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
In time of war, soldiers, however sensible, care a great deal more on some occasions about slaking their thirst than about the… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
Singapore could only be taken after a siege by an army of at least 50,000 men. It is not considered possible that… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
The whole of northern Norway was covered with snow to depths which none of our soldiers had ever seen, felt, or imagined.… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
When I look round to see how we can win the war, I see that there is only one sure path .… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
It was evident however that the lawyers would have to have their say…This also opened up a vista both lengthy and obscure. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
Now at last the slowly gathered, long-pent-up fury of the storm broke upon us. Four or five millions of men met each… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
My hope is that the generous instincts of unity will not depart from us...[so that we] become the prey of the little… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
He [President Franklin D. Roosevelt] died in harness, and we may well say in battle harness, like his soldiers, sailors and airmen… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Atlantic, an iron curtain has descended across the Continent. Behind the line lie… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
The air is an extremely dangerous, jealous and exacting mistress. Once under the spell most lovers are faithful to the end, which… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
How many have gone? How many more to go? The Admiralty is fast asleep and lethargy & inertia are the order of… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
“They have destroyed your weapons,” he had told the generals, in effect. “But these weapons would in any case have become obsolete… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
This war proceeds along its terrible path by the slaughter of infantry...I say to myself every day. What is going on while… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
“Let us learn our lessons. Never, never, never believe any war will be smooth and easy, or that anyone who embarks on… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
I have found in my experience of war, that plans are useless, but planning is invaluable. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
Before America entered the war [WW2] I knew we could not win it, but after she entered I knew we could not… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
The only thing that ever really frightened me during the war was the U-boat peril. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
Churchill says the Government had to choose between war and shame. They chose shame. They will get war, too. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
Politics are very much like war. We may even have to use poison gas at times. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
Politics is more dangerous than war, for in war you are only killed once. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
I am strongly in favour of using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
The government had to choose between war and shame. They chose shame. They will get war too. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor and you will have war. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
War, which used to be cruel and magnificent has now become cruel and squalid. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
We have taken a grave and hazardous decision to sustain the Greeks and try to make a Balkan Front. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
This is a war of the unknown warriors; but let all strive without failing in faith or in duty, and the dark… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
“They said it was only a ground shark; but I was not wholly reassured. It is as bad to be eaten by… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
...every offensive lost its force as it proceeded. It was like throwing a bucket of water over the floor. It first rushed… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
Far be it from me to paint a rosy picture of the future...But I should be failing in my duty if, on… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
This is no time for ease and comfort. It is time to dare and endure. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
If I had been an Italian I am sure that I should have been whole-heartedly with you from the start to finish in your… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
I play for high stakes and given an audience - there is no act too daring or too noble. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most times he will pick himself up and carry on. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
The American Constitution declares 'All men are born equal.' The British Socialist Party add: 'All men must be kept equal'. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
God alone knows how great it is. All I hope is that it is not too late. I am very much afraid that it… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
When you're 20 you care what everyone thinks, when you're 40 you stop caring what everyone thinks, when you're 60 you realize no one… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
People who are not prepared to do unpopular things and defy the clamor of the multitude are not fit to be ministers in time… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
To meet Roosevelt with all his buoyant sparkle, his iridescence, was like opening a bottle of champagne. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
There are plenty of good ideas, if only they can be backed with the power of action. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image