Stories, Articles and Quotes by Winston Churchill

"A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen."

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."

"No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government expect all those other forms that have been tried from time to time."

"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give."

"A good speech should be like a woman's skirt; long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest."

"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything."

"You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks."

"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference."

"There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction."

"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."