It is pretty tough to reshape human society in an after-dinner speech.

The art of prophecy is very difficult, especially with respect to the future.

The Almighty in His infinite wisdom did not see fit to create Frenchmen in the image of Englishmen.

If Hitler invaded hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons.

By noon it was clear that the Socialists would have a majority. At luncheon my wife said to me, 'It may well be a blessing in disguise.' I replied, 'At the moment it seems quite effectively disguised.'

I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is a much better policy to prophesy after the event has already taken place.