An inspiring collection of Churchill's finest words

The Patriot's Churchill

Richard M Langworth has been editor since 1982 of The Churchill Centre's journal Finest Hour and its other publications, and author of A Connoisseur's Guide to the Books of Sir Winston Churchill. He founded The Churchill Centre in 1968, was its president from 1990 to 1999, and has been chairman of its Board of Trustees since 2000.

Churchill's wise words about the love of country have rallied nations and made Churchill our greatest national hero. The Patriot's Churchill shows Sir Winston's view of the British way by emphasizing his precepts of collegiality and friendship toward political opponents, magnanimity in victories, and wry reflections after defeats. This is a selection of the best Churchill quotations about Britain gleaned from books, articles, speeches, private papers and conversations, compiled with the assistance or scholars, family members and those who knew him. His belief in the strength, courage and moral fibre of the British was always reflected in the poetic cadence of his rousing words. 
 
'Never give in, never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty-never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.' 
 
'We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender' 
 
'Today we may say aloud before an awe-struck world, "We are still masters of our fate. We are still captains of our souls.' 
 
'In a long and varied life I have constantly watched and tried to measure the moods and inspirations of the British people. There is no foe they will not face. There is no hardship they cannot endure.'

Good Advice from Winston Churchill

All Will Be Well

Inspiring, witty and wise quotes from the great man

Unlike other books of Churchill's famous words, which often contain errors or misquotes, All Will Be Well is endorsed by the Churchill Centre and contains only the exact words spoken by the Great Man himself

'Strength is granted to us all when we are needed to serve great causes' 
 
'Sometimes when Fortune scowls most spitefully, she is preparing her most dazzling gifts' 
 
'We shall not be judged by the criticisms of our opponents but by the consequences of our acts' 
 
In troubled times who better to turn to for advice and reassurance than the man who led Britain through her most difficult days - Winston Churchill. Collected here are the famous and inspiring words of the man voted the Greatest Briton and one of history's most remarkable leaders. By turns witty, dry, rousing and wise, this book of quotes is the perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of our times. 
 
As Churchill often reminded family and colleagues, in challenging times 'We must just KBO' - Keep Buggering On.

Richard M. Langworth

The Definitive Collection

Charismatic, erudite and often controversial Winton Churchill was one of the most inspiring leaders of the 20th century, and one of its greatest wits. His much-celebrated sense of fun and mischief has led to many of his jokes and ripostes becoming almost as well known as his famous wartime speeches. Gloriously definitive, Richard Langworth includes all Churchill's most famous quips and witticisms, as well as little known asides and observations. The only book of its kind to be sanctioned by the Churchill estate, it captures the great statesman at his most eloquent, witty, and engaging, Churchill's Wit celebrates the humour and humanity of this most imposing man. 
 
'My dear young man, thought is the most dangerous process known to man.' 
 
'I believe I am the only man in the world to have received the head of a nation naked.' 
 
'[A politician] is asked to stand, he wants to sit and he is expected to lie.' 
 
'-Winston, you are drunk, and what's more you are disgustingly drunk. 
-Bessie, my dear, you are ugly, and what's more, you are disgustingly ugly. But tomorrow I shall be sober and you will still be disgustingly ugly

Richard M. Langworth

Books by Richard M. Langworth

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