The maxim of the British people is Business as usual.

The maxim, "Nothing prevails but perfection," may be spelled PARALYSIS.

The maxim "Nothing but perfection" may be spelled "Paralysis

with her factories equipped to the very latest point of science by British and American money.

The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told how bad things are, who like to be told the worst.

I have not become the King's First Minister in order to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire