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“Like other systems in decay, the Roman Empire continued to function for several generations after its vitality was sapped. For nearly a hundred years our Island was one of the scenes of conflict between a dying civilisation and lusty, famishing barbarism.”

Quote by Winston Churchill

Book:Churchill's History of the English-speaking Peoples

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Churchill's History of the English-speaking Peoples

This book offers an extensive narrative covering the history of countries where English is the primary language, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The author, Winston Churchill, delves into the cultural, political, and social developments of these nations, providing a detailed overview of their past. more

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Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill, a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was a statesman, historian, writer, and orator. He led the British people in resisting Nazi Germany during World War II and became a national hero. Churchill is renowned for his unique oratory style and steadfast political stance. more

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“The essence and foundation of House of Commons debating is formal conversation. The set speech, the harangue addressed to constituents, or to the wider public out of doors, has never succeeded much in our small wisely-built chamber. To do any good you have got to get down to grips with the subject and in human touch with the audience.”

Humans House Audience Doors Subjects Conversation Speech Built Essence Foundation Formal Chamber Constituents House Of Commons

Book:Great Contemporaries

Source: Great Contemporaries

“These cruel, wanton, indiscriminate bombings of London are, of course, a part of Hitler's invasion plans. He hopes, by killing large numbers of civilians, and women and children, that he will terrorise and cow the people of this mighty imperial city ... Little does he know the spirit of the British nation, or the tough fibre of the Londoners.”

Source: Sir Winston Churchill, K. G., P. C., O. M., C. H., M. P.: selections from his writings and speeches

“I think it is the most important subject facing this country, but I cannot get any of my ministers to take any notice.”

Thinking Important Country Subjects Ministers

Author:Winston Churchill

“What is the true and original root of Dutch aversion to British rule? It is the abiding fear and hatred of the movement that seeks to place the native on a level with the white man ... the Kaffir is to be declared the brother of the European, to be constituted his legal equal, to be armed with political rights.”

Source: Great destiny: sixty years of the memorable events in the life of the man of the century recounted in his own incomparable words

“Sure I am of this, that you have only to endure to conquer. You have only to persevere to save yourselves, and to save all those who rely upon you. You have only to go right on, and at the end of the road, be it short or long, victory and honor will be found.”

Long Ends Found Victory Honor Endure Conquer Rely Persevere Rely Upon End Of The Road

Author:Winston Churchill

“We shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under a suitable medium.”

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Book:Thoughts and Adventures

Source: Thoughts and Adventures

“The stations of uncensored expression are closing down; the lights are going out; but there is still time for those to whom freedom and parliamentary government mean something, to consult together. Let me, then, speak in truth and earnestness while time remains.”

Mean Stills Light Government Together Speak Expression Let Me Remains Stations Going Out Closing Earnestness Parliamentary Closing Down Parliamentary Government

Book:Never Give In!: Winston Churchill's Speeches

Source: Never Give In!: Winston Churchill's Speeches

“872, Ivar, King of the Northmen of all Ireland and Britain , ended his life." He had conquered Mercia and East Anglia. He had captured the major stronghold of the kingdom of Strathclyde, Dumbarton. Laden with loot and seemingly invincible, he settled in Dublin and died there peacefully two years later. The pious chroniclers report that he "slept in Christ." Thus it may be that he had the best of both worlds.”

Source: A History of the English Speaking Peoples 01. The Birth of Britain.

“I have left the obvious, essential fact to this point, namely, that it is the Russian Armies who have done the main work in tearing the guts out of the German army. In the air and on the oceans we could maintain our place, but there was no force in the world which could have been called into being, except after several more years, that would have been able to maul and break the German army unless it had been subjected to the terrible slaughter and manhandling that has fallen to it through the strength of the Russian Soviet Armies.”

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Author:Winston Churchill

“We must build a kind of United States of Europe.”

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Author:Winston Churchill