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

They feed the crocodile in the hope that he will eat them last.

Not to have an adequate air force in the present state of the world is to compromise the foundations of national freedom and independence.

Sure I am this day we are masters of our fate, that the task which has been set before us is not above our strength; that its pangs and toils are not beyond our endurance. As long as we have faith in our own cause and an unconquerable will to win, victory will not be denied us.

I was not the lion, but it fell to me to give the lion's roar.

You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than live as slaves.

it so often happens that, when men are convinced that they have to die, a desire to bear themselves well and to leave life's stage with dignity conquers all other sensations.

In Critical and baffling situations, it is always best to return to first principle and simple action

It has not fallen to your lot to command great armies. You had to create them, organize them and inspire them.