Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first. Since a politician never believes what he says, he is surprised when others believe him. The cemeteries of the world are full of indispensable men. To govern is always to choose among disadvantages. Treaties are like roses and young girls -- they last while they last When I am right, I get angry. Churchill gets angry when he is wrong. So we were often angry at each other. In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant. |